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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.57, 957.18 and 428.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.57, 957.18 and 428.07 is: 590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.57 : 957.18 = 428.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.57/957.18 = 428.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.57x = 957.18 × 428.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.57x = 409,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,740.04/693.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.77

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