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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.67, 960.15 and 433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.67, 960.15 and 433.63 is: 598.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.67 : 960.15 = 433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.67/960.15 = 433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.67x = 960.15 × 433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.67x = 416,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,349.84/695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.49

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