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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.63, 957.08 and 413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.63, 957.08 and 413.84 is: 571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.63 : 957.08 = 413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.63/957.08 = 413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.63x = 957.08 × 413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.63x = 396,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,081.41/693.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.03

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