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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.96, 957.63 and 431.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.96, 957.63 and 431.97 is: 596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.96 : 957.63 = 431.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.96/957.63 = 431.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.96x = 957.63 × 431.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.96x = 413,667.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,667.43/693.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.10

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