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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.16, 1,037.44 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.16, 1,037.44 and 432.27 is: 646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.16 : 1,037.44 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.16/1,037.44 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.16x = 1,037.44 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.16x = 448,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,454.73/693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.97

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