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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.31, 955.49 and 430.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.31, 955.49 and 430.41 is: 594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.31 : 955.49 = 430.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.31/955.49 = 430.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.31x = 955.49 × 430.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.31x = 411,253.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,253.53/692.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.03

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