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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.88, 957.68 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.88, 957.68 and 414.16 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.88 : 957.68 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.88/957.68 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.88x = 957.68 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.88x = 396,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,632.75/693.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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