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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.69, 959.78 and 415.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.69, 959.78 and 415.93 is: 573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.69 : 959.78 = 415.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.69/959.78 = 415.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.69x = 959.78 × 415.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.69x = 399,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,201.30/695.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.82

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