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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.63, 957.23 and 431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.63, 957.23 and 431.50 is: 595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.63 : 957.23 = 431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.63/957.23 = 431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.63x = 957.23 × 431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.63x = 413,042.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,042.59/693.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.48

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