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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.19, 956.52 and 427.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.19, 956.52 and 427.58 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.19 : 956.52 = 427.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.19/956.52 = 427.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.19x = 956.52 × 427.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.19x = 408,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,988.82/693.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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