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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.13, 956.28 and 431.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.13, 956.28 and 431.13 is: 594.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.13 : 956.28 = 431.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.13/956.28 = 431.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.13x = 956.28 × 431.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.13x = 412,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,279.03/693.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.81

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