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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.27, 960.87 and 434.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.27, 960.87 and 434.23 is: 599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.27 : 960.87 = 434.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.27/960.87 = 434.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.27x = 960.87 × 434.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.27x = 417,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,238.58/696.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.25

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