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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.48, 958.98 and 433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.48, 958.98 and 433.16 is: 597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.48 : 958.98 = 433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.48/958.98 = 433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.48x = 958.98 × 433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.48x = 415,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,391.78/695.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.27

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