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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.35, 955.43 and 412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.35, 955.43 and 412.58 is: 569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.35 : 955.43 = 412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.35/955.43 = 412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.35x = 955.43 × 412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.35x = 394,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,191.64/692.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.36

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