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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.85, 960.44 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.85, 960.44 and 433.72 is: 598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.85 : 960.44 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.85/960.44 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.85x = 960.44 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.85x = 416,562.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,562.04/695.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.64

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