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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.02, 958.62 and 433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.02, 958.62 and 433.18 is: 597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.02 : 958.62 = 433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.02/958.62 = 433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.02x = 958.62 × 433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.02x = 415,255.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,255.01/695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.47

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