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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.20, 955.64 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.20, 955.64 and 431.04 is: 594.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.20 : 955.64 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.20/955.64 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.20x = 955.64 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.20x = 411,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,919.07/693.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.23

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