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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.12, 960.12 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.12, 960.12 and 434.04 is: 598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.12 : 960.12 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.12/960.12 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.12x = 960.12 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.12x = 416,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,730.48/696.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.65

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