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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.95, 955.33 and 430.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.95, 955.33 and 430.87 is: 594.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.95 : 955.33 = 430.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.95/955.33 = 430.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.95x = 955.33 × 430.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.95x = 411,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,623.04/692.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.02

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