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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.67, 958.77 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.67, 958.77 and 432.63 is: 597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.67 : 958.77 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.67/958.77 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.67x = 958.77 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.67x = 414,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,792.67/694.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.11

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