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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.99, 958.97 and 415.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.99, 958.97 and 415.34 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.99 : 958.97 = 415.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.99/958.97 = 415.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.99x = 958.97 × 415.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.99x = 398,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,298.44/694.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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