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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.43, 958.19 and 428.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.43, 958.19 and 428.66 is: 591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.43 : 958.19 = 428.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.43/958.19 = 428.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.43x = 958.19 × 428.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.43x = 410,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,737.73/694.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.47

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