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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693, 956.61 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693, 956.61 and 413.46 is: 570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693 : 956.61 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693/956.61 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693x = 956.61 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693x = 395,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,519.97/693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.74

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