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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.47, 958.42 and 432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.47, 958.42 and 432.52 is: 596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.47 : 958.42 = 432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.47/958.42 = 432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.47x = 958.42 × 432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.47x = 414,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,535.82/694.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.91

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