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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.79, 956.22 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.79, 956.22 and 430.65 is: 594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.79 : 956.22 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.79/956.22 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.79x = 956.22 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.79x = 411,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,796.14/692.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.40

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