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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.63, 957.34 and 413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.63, 957.34 and 413.91 is: 571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.63 : 957.34 = 413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.63/957.34 = 413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.63x = 957.34 × 413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.63x = 396,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,252.60/693.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.27

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