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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.44, 956.51 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.44, 956.51 and 413.48 is: 570.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.44 : 956.51 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.44/956.51 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.44x = 956.51 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.44x = 395,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,497.75/693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.34

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