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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.44, 958.50 and 428.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.44, 958.50 and 428.94 is: 592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.44 : 958.50 = 428.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.44/958.50 = 428.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.44x = 958.50 × 428.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.44x = 411,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,138.99/694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.04

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