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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.17, 957.56 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.17, 957.56 and 432 is: 595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.17 : 957.56 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.17/957.56 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.17x = 957.56 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.17x = 413,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,663.76/694.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.91

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