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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.82, 955.89 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.82, 955.89 and 430.74 is: 594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.82 : 955.89 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.82/955.89 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.82x = 955.89 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.82x = 411,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,740.06/692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.30

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