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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.28, 959.26 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.28, 959.26 and 419.28 is: 578.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.28 : 959.26 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.28/959.26 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.28x = 959.26 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.28x = 402,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,198.53/695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.47

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