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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.81, 958.95 and 432.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.81, 958.95 and 432.91 is: 597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.81 : 958.95 = 432.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.81/958.95 = 432.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.81x = 958.95 × 432.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.81x = 415,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,139.04/694.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.49

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