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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694, 957.84 and 431.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694, 957.84 and 431.98 is: 596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694 : 957.84 = 431.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694/957.84 = 431.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694x = 957.84 × 431.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694x = 413,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,767.72/694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.21

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