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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.62, 957.16 and 413.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.62, 957.16 and 413.79 is: 571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.62 : 957.16 = 413.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.62/957.16 = 413.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.62x = 957.16 × 413.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.62x = 396,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,063.24/693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.01

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