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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.82, 960.03 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.82, 960.03 and 433.74 is: 598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.82 : 960.03 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.82/960.03 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.82x = 960.03 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.82x = 416,403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,403.41/695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.44

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