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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.37, 955.26 and 412.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.37, 955.26 and 412.47 is: 569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.37 : 955.26 = 412.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.37/955.26 = 412.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.37x = 955.26 × 412.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.37x = 394,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,011.32/692.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.08

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