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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 955.06 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 955.06 and 412.38 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 955.06 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/955.06 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 955.06 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 393,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,847.64/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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