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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.42, 957.15 and 413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.42, 957.15 and 413.74 is: 571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.42 : 957.15 = 413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.42/957.15 = 413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.42x = 957.15 × 413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.42x = 396,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,004.39/693.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.09

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