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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.64, 960 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.64, 960 and 433.68 is: 598.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.64 : 960 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.64/960 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.64x = 960 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.64x = 416,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,332.80/695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.49

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