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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.86, 957.35 and 431.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.86, 957.35 and 431.69 is: 595.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.86 : 957.35 = 431.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.86/957.35 = 431.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.86x = 957.35 × 431.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.86x = 413,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,274.71/693.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.62

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