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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.64, 954.59 and 412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.64, 954.59 and 412.03 is: 568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.64 : 954.59 = 412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.64/954.59 = 412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.64x = 954.59 × 412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.64x = 393,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,319.72/691.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.68

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