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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.84, 958.43 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.84, 958.43 and 414.86 is: 572.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.84 : 958.43 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.84/958.43 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.84x = 958.43 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.84x = 397,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,614.27/694.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.24

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