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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.28, 960.92 and 434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.28, 960.92 and 434.20 is: 599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.28 : 960.92 = 434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.28/960.92 = 434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.28x = 960.92 × 434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.28x = 417,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,231.46/696.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.23

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