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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.14, 957.56 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.14, 957.56 and 414.28 is: 571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.14 : 957.56 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.14/957.56 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.14x = 957.56 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.14x = 396,697.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,697.08/694.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.50

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