Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 960 and 433.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 696, 960 and 433.56 is: 598.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696 : 960 = 433.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696/960 = 433.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696x = 960 × 433.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696x = 416,217.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,217.60/696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598.01
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