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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.29, 958.25 and 414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.29, 958.25 and 414.69 is: 572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.29 : 958.25 = 414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.29/958.25 = 414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.29x = 958.25 × 414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.29x = 397,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,376.69/694.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.35

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