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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.44, 955.13 and 412.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.44, 955.13 and 412.48 is: 568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.44 : 955.13 = 412.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.44/955.13 = 412.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.44x = 955.13 × 412.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.44x = 393,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,972.02/692.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.96

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