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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.96, 955.03 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.96, 955.03 and 412.43 is: 569.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.96 : 955.03 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.96/955.03 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.96x = 955.03 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.96x = 393,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,881.44/691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.23

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