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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.86, 954.88 and 412.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.86, 954.88 and 412.25 is: 568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.86 : 954.88 = 412.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.86/954.88 = 412.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.86x = 954.88 × 412.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.86x = 393,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,649.28/691.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.98

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