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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.11, 956.31 and 430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.11, 956.31 and 430.94 is: 594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.11 : 956.31 = 430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.11/956.31 = 430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.11x = 956.31 × 430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.11x = 412,107.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,107.45/693.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.58

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