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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.37, 955.42 and 412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.37, 955.42 and 412.63 is: 569.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.37 : 955.42 = 412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.37/955.42 = 412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.37x = 955.42 × 412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.37x = 394,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,234.95/692.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.40

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