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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.74, 960.06 and 433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.74, 960.06 and 433.66 is: 598.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.74 : 960.06 = 433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.74/960.06 = 433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.74x = 960.06 × 433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.74x = 416,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,339.62/695.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.41

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