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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.48, 957.06 and 431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.48, 957.06 and 431.48 is: 595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.48 : 957.06 = 431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.48/957.06 = 431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.48x = 957.06 × 431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.48x = 412,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,952.25/693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.48

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