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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.20, 958.17 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.20, 958.17 and 432.12 is: 596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.20 : 958.17 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.20/958.17 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.20x = 958.17 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.20x = 414,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,044.42/694.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.43

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