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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.20, 955.38 and 430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.20, 955.38 and 430.48 is: 594.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.20 : 955.38 = 430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.20/955.38 = 430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.20x = 955.38 × 430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.20x = 411,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,271.98/692.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.15

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