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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.74, 958.53 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.74, 958.53 and 418.74 is: 577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.74 : 958.53 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.74/958.53 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.74x = 958.53 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.74x = 401,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,374.85/694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.73

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