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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.69, 954.48 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.69, 954.48 and 412.02 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.69 : 954.48 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.69/954.48 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.69x = 954.48 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.69x = 393,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,264.85/691.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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