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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.98, 958.91 and 432.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.98, 958.91 and 432.95 is: 597.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.98 : 958.91 = 432.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.98/958.91 = 432.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.98x = 958.91 × 432.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.98x = 415,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,153.13/694.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.36

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