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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.68, 957.21 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.68, 957.21 and 414 is: 571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.68 : 957.21 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.68/957.21 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.68x = 957.21 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.68x = 396,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,284.94/693.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.28

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