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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.63, 1,042.16 and 417.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.63, 1,042.16 and 417.29 is: 626.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.63 : 1,042.16 = 417.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.63/1,042.16 = 417.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.63x = 1,042.16 × 417.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.63x = 434,883.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,883.47/694.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.07

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