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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.93, 956.13 and 431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.93, 956.13 and 431.30 is: 595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.93 : 956.13 = 431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.93/956.13 = 431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.93x = 956.13 × 431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.93x = 412,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,378.87/692.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.12

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