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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 954.72 and 430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 954.72 and 430 is: 593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 954.72 = 430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/954.72 = 430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 954.72 × 430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 410,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,529.60/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.32

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