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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.28, 955.76 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.28, 955.76 and 430.65 is: 594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.28 : 955.76 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.28/955.76 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.28x = 955.76 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.28x = 411,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,595.89/692.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.55

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