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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.69, 958.97 and 432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.69, 958.97 and 432.86 is: 597.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.69 : 958.97 = 432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.69/958.97 = 432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.69x = 958.97 × 432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.69x = 415,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,096.04/694.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.53

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