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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.82, 957.56 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.82, 957.56 and 431.88 is: 596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.82 : 957.56 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.82/957.56 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.82x = 957.56 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.82x = 413,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,551.01/693.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.05

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