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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.58, 955.98 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.58, 955.98 and 430.44 is: 594.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.58 : 955.98 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.58/955.98 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.58x = 955.98 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.58x = 411,492.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,492.03/692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.14

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