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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.76, 959.52 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.76, 959.52 and 433.80 is: 598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.76 : 959.52 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.76/959.52 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.76x = 959.52 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.76x = 416,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,239.78/695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.25

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