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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.26, 959.46 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.26, 959.46 and 419.26 is: 578.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.26 : 959.46 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.26/959.46 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.26x = 959.46 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.26x = 402,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,263.20/695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.58

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