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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.90, 960.69 and 434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.90, 960.69 and 434.06 is: 599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.90 : 960.69 = 434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.90/960.69 = 434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.90x = 960.69 × 434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.90x = 416,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,997.10/695.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.22

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