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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.22, 959.64 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.22, 959.64 and 433.38 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.22 : 959.64 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.22/959.64 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.22x = 959.64 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.22x = 415,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,888.78/695.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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