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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.94, 958.74 and 432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.94, 958.74 and 432.86 is: 597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.94 : 958.74 = 432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.94/958.74 = 432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.94x = 958.74 × 432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.94x = 415,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,000.20/694.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.17

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