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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.12, 958.08 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.12, 958.08 and 414.28 is: 571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.12 : 958.08 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.12/958.08 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.12x = 958.08 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.12x = 396,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,913.38/694.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.82

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