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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.67, 959.63 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.67, 959.63 and 433.50 is: 597.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.67 : 959.63 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.67/959.63 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.67x = 959.63 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.67x = 415,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,997.44/695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.98

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