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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.57, 956.96 and 431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.57, 956.96 and 431.44 is: 595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.57 : 956.96 = 431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.57/956.96 = 431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.57x = 956.96 × 431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.57x = 412,868.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,868.67/693.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.28

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