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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.24, 960.53 and 434.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.24, 960.53 and 434.07 is: 598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.24 : 960.53 = 434.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.24/960.53 = 434.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.24x = 960.53 × 434.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.24x = 416,935.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,935.09/696.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.84

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