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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.03, 957.94 and 431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.03, 957.94 and 431.90 is: 596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.03 : 957.94 = 431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.03/957.94 = 431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.03x = 957.94 × 431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.03x = 413,734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,734.29/694.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.13

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