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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.96, 958.88 and 415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.96, 958.88 and 415.15 is: 572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.96 : 958.88 = 415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.96/958.88 = 415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.96x = 958.88 × 415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.96x = 398,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,074.24/694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.81

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