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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.73, 956.31 and 430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.73, 956.31 and 430.89 is: 594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.73 : 956.31 = 430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.73/956.31 = 430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.73x = 956.31 × 430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.73x = 412,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,064.42/692.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.84

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