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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.50, 958.65 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.50, 958.65 and 418.50 is: 577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.50 : 958.65 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.50/958.65 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.50x = 958.65 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.50x = 401,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,195.03/694.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.67

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