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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.30, 955.22 and 430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.30, 955.22 and 430.16 is: 593.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.30 : 955.22 = 430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.30/955.22 = 430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.30x = 955.22 × 430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.30x = 410,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,897.44/692.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.53

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