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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.94, 958.08 and 432.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.94, 958.08 and 432.34 is: 596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.94 : 958.08 = 432.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.94/958.08 = 432.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.94x = 958.08 × 432.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.94x = 414,216.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,216.31/693.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.91

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