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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.96, 956.04 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.96, 956.04 and 430.88 is: 594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.96 : 956.04 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.96/956.04 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.96x = 956.04 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.96x = 411,938.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,938.52/692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.46

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