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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.69, 957.60 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.69, 957.60 and 431.88 is: 596.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.69 : 957.60 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.69/957.60 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.69x = 957.60 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.69x = 413,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,568.29/693.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.19

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