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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.83, 958.88 and 396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.83, 958.88 and 396.12 is: 546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.83 : 958.88 = 396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.83/958.88 = 396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.83x = 958.88 × 396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.83x = 379,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,829.57/694.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.65

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