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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.74, 955.69 and 430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.74, 955.69 and 430.57 is: 594.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.74 : 955.69 = 430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.74/955.69 = 430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.74x = 955.69 × 430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.74x = 411,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,491.44/692.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.01

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