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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.48, 956.22 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.48, 956.22 and 431.16 is: 594.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.48 : 956.22 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.48/956.22 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.48x = 956.22 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.48x = 412,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,283.82/693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.51

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