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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.28, 959 and 433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.28, 959 and 433.42 is: 597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.28 : 959 = 433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.28/959 = 433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.28x = 959 × 433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.28x = 415,649.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,649.78/695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.82

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