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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 954.28 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 954.28 and 411.82 is: 568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 954.28 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/954.28 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 954.28 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 392,991.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,991.59/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.12

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