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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.74, 958.68 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.74, 958.68 and 432.66 is: 597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.74 : 958.68 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.74/958.68 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.74x = 958.68 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.74x = 414,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,782.49/694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.03

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