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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.54, 955.58 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.54, 955.58 and 430.44 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.54 : 955.58 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.54/955.58 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.54x = 955.58 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.54x = 411,317.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,317.70/692.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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