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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.65, 958.29 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.65, 958.29 and 414.72 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.65 : 958.29 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.65/958.29 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.65x = 958.29 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.65x = 397,422.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,422.03/694.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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