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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.55, 955.29 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.55, 955.29 and 430.31 is: 593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.55 : 955.29 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.55/955.29 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.55x = 955.29 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.55x = 411,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,074.84/692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.57

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