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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.54, 959.45 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.54, 959.45 and 412.04 is: 568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.54 : 959.45 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.54/959.45 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.54x = 959.45 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.54x = 395,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,324.92/695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.38

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