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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.94, 955.84 and 430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.94, 955.84 and 430.76 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.94 : 955.84 = 430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.94/955.84 = 430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.94x = 955.84 × 430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.94x = 411,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,737.64/692.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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