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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.73, 955.80 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.73, 955.80 and 430.56 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.73 : 955.80 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.73/955.80 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.73x = 955.80 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.73x = 411,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,529.25/692.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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