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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.65, 957.26 and 414.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.65, 957.26 and 414.07 is: 571.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.65 : 957.26 = 414.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.65/957.26 = 414.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.65x = 957.26 × 414.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.65x = 396,371.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,371.29/693.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.43

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