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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.58, 955.72 and 430.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.58, 955.72 and 430.59 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.58 : 955.72 = 430.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.58/955.72 = 430.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.58x = 955.72 × 430.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.58x = 411,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,523.47/692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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