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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.15, 958.46 and 432.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.15, 958.46 and 432.71 is: 596.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.15 : 958.46 = 432.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.15/958.46 = 432.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.15x = 958.46 × 432.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.15x = 414,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,728.27/695.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.61

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