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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.45, 960.13 and 433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.45, 960.13 and 433.82 is: 598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.45 : 960.13 = 433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.45/960.13 = 433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.45x = 960.13 × 433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.45x = 416,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,523.60/695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.93

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