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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.72, 954.38 and 412.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.72, 954.38 and 412.00 is: 568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.72 : 954.38 = 412.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.72/954.38 = 412.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.72x = 954.38 × 412.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.72x = 393,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,203.20/691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.44

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