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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.59, 958.61 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.59, 958.61 and 432.63 is: 597.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.59 : 958.61 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.59/958.61 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.59x = 958.61 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.59x = 414,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,721.28/694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.07

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