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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.25, 960.56 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.25, 960.56 and 430.52 is: 593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.25 : 960.56 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.25/960.56 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.25x = 960.56 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.25x = 413,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,534.95/696.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.95

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