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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.42, 956.88 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.42, 956.88 and 431.40 is: 595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.42 : 956.88 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.42/956.88 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.42x = 956.88 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.42x = 412,798.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,798.03/693.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.31

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