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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.38, 958.24 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.38, 958.24 and 414.60 is: 572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.38 : 958.24 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.38/958.24 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.38x = 958.24 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.38x = 397,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,286.30/694.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.15

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