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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.36, 957.97 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.36, 957.97 and 414.40 is: 571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.36 : 957.97 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.36/957.97 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.36x = 957.97 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.36x = 396,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,982.77/694.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.72

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