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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 959.02 and 419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 959.02 and 419 is: 578.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 959.02 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/959.02 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 959.02 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 401,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,829.38/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.04

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