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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.62, 958.24 and 414.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.62, 958.24 and 414.77 is: 572.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.62 : 958.24 = 414.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.62/958.24 = 414.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.62x = 958.24 × 414.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.62x = 397,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,442.34/694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.17

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