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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.61, 955.53 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.61, 955.53 and 430.44 is: 593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.61 : 955.53 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.61/955.53 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.61x = 955.53 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.61x = 411,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,298.33/692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.84

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