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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.96, 956.16 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.96, 956.16 and 413.28 is: 570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.96 : 956.16 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.96/956.16 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.96x = 956.16 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.96x = 395,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,161.80/692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.25

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