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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.77, 960.18 and 433.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.77, 960.18 and 433.73 is: 598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.77 : 960.18 = 433.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.77/960.18 = 433.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.77x = 960.18 × 433.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.77x = 416,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,458.87/695.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.56

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