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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.60, 955.02 and 430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.60, 955.02 and 430.06 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.60 : 955.02 = 430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.60/955.02 = 430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.60x = 955.02 × 430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.60x = 410,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,715.90/691.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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