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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.38, 956.92 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.38, 956.92 and 413.70 is: 570.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.38 : 956.92 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.38/956.92 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.38x = 956.92 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.38x = 395,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,877.80/693.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.94

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