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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.17, 1,041.93 and 435.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.17, 1,041.93 and 435.27 is: 651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.17 : 1,041.93 = 435.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.17/1,041.93 = 435.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.17x = 1,041.93 × 435.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.17x = 453,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,520.87/696.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.46

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