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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.06, 960.99 and 434.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.06, 960.99 and 434.22 is: 599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.06 : 960.99 = 434.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.06/960.99 = 434.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.06x = 960.99 × 434.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.06x = 417,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,281.08/696.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.49

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