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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.48, 957.18 and 428.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.48, 957.18 and 428.02 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.48 : 957.18 = 428.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.48/957.18 = 428.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.48x = 957.18 × 428.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.48x = 409,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,692.18/693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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