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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.59, 958.25 and 425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.59, 958.25 and 425.27 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.59 : 958.25 = 425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.59/958.25 = 425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.59x = 958.25 × 425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.59x = 407,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,514.98/694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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