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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.25, 955.34 and 430.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.25, 955.34 and 430.21 is: 593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.25 : 955.34 = 430.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.25/955.34 = 430.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.25x = 955.34 × 430.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.25x = 410,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,996.82/692.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.71

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