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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.34, 957.90 and 431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.34, 957.90 and 431.90 is: 595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.34 : 957.90 = 431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.34/957.90 = 431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.34x = 957.90 × 431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.34x = 413,717.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,717.01/694.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.84

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