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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.03, 954.80 and 412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.03, 954.80 and 412.13 is: 568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.03 : 954.80 = 412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.03/954.80 = 412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.03x = 954.80 × 412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.03x = 393,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,496.95/692.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.61

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