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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 954.52 and 412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 954.52 and 412.16 is: 568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 954.52 = 412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/954.52 = 412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 954.52 × 412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 393,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,414.96/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.65

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