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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.10, 958.94 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.10, 958.94 and 432.66 is: 596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.10 : 958.94 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.10/958.94 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.10x = 958.94 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.10x = 414,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,892.82/695.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.88

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