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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.34, 956.72 and 413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.34, 956.72 and 413.60 is: 570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.34 : 956.72 = 413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.34/956.72 = 413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.34x = 956.72 × 413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.34x = 395,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,699.39/693.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.71

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