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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.72, 954.60 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.72, 954.60 and 411.96 is: 568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.72 : 954.60 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.72/954.60 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.72x = 954.60 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.72x = 393,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,257.02/691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.52

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