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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.82, 960.32 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.82, 960.32 and 433.88 is: 598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.82 : 960.32 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.82/960.32 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.82x = 960.32 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.82x = 416,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,663.64/695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.81

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