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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.09, 955.61 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.09, 955.61 and 430.65 is: 593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.09 : 955.61 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.09/955.61 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.09x = 955.61 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.09x = 411,531.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,531.29/693.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.76

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