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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.98, 957.66 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.98, 957.66 and 414.40 is: 571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.98 : 957.66 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.98/957.66 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.98x = 957.66 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.98x = 396,854.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,854.30/693.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.85

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