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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.13, 957.83 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.13, 957.83 and 414.32 is: 571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.13 : 957.83 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.13/957.83 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.13x = 957.83 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.13x = 396,849.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,849.35/694.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.72

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