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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.62, 958.38 and 432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.62, 958.38 and 432.45 is: 596.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.62 : 958.38 = 432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.62/958.38 = 432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.62x = 958.38 × 432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.62x = 414,451.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,451.43/694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.66

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