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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.32, 958.08 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.32, 958.08 and 432.48 is: 596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.32 : 958.08 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.32/958.08 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.32x = 958.08 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.32x = 414,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,350.44/694.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.77

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