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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.77, 957.42 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.77, 957.42 and 431.73 is: 595.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.77 : 957.42 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.77/957.42 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.77x = 957.42 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.77x = 413,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,346.94/693.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.80

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