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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.31, 955.59 and 412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.31, 955.59 and 412.66 is: 569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.31 : 955.59 = 412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.31/955.59 = 412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.31x = 955.59 × 412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.31x = 394,333.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,333.77/692.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.59

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