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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.15, 954.84 and 412.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.15, 954.84 and 412.23 is: 568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.15 : 954.84 = 412.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.15/954.84 = 412.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.15x = 954.84 × 412.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.15x = 393,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,608.92/692.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.68

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