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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.96, 960.18 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.96, 960.18 and 433.88 is: 598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.96 : 960.18 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.96/960.18 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.96x = 960.18 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.96x = 416,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,602.90/695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.60

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