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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.10, 958.04 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.10, 958.04 and 431.96 is: 596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.10 : 958.04 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.10/958.04 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.10x = 958.04 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.10x = 413,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,828.01/694.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.21

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