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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.92, 958.91 and 415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.92, 958.91 and 415.25 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.92 : 958.91 = 415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.92/958.91 = 415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.92x = 958.91 × 415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.92x = 398,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,180.51/694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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