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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.44, 957.16 and 413.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.44, 957.16 and 413.88 is: 571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.44 : 957.16 = 413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.44/957.16 = 413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.44x = 957.16 × 413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.44x = 396,149.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,149.38/693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.28

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