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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.93, 958.92 and 415.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.93, 958.92 and 415.21 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.93 : 958.92 = 415.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.93/958.92 = 415.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.93x = 958.92 × 415.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.93x = 398,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,153.35/694.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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