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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.45, 956.93 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.45, 956.93 and 431.46 is: 595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.45 : 956.93 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.45/956.93 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.45x = 956.93 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.45x = 412,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,874.86/693.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.39

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