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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.72, 958.38 and 432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.72, 958.38 and 432.88 is: 597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.72 : 958.38 = 432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.72/958.38 = 432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.72x = 958.38 × 432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.72x = 414,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,863.53/694.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.17

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