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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.40, 958.26 and 432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.40, 958.26 and 432.26 is: 596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.40 : 958.26 = 432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.40/958.26 = 432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.40x = 958.26 × 432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.40x = 414,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,217.47/694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.51

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