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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.87, 954.75 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.87, 954.75 and 412.04 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.87 : 954.75 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.87/954.75 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.87x = 954.75 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.87x = 393,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,390.42/691.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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