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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.71, 959.80 and 433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.71, 959.80 and 433.58 is: 598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.71 : 959.80 = 433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.71/959.80 = 433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.71x = 959.80 × 433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.71x = 416,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,150.08/695.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.17

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