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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.29, 960.59 and 433.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.29, 960.59 and 433.85 is: 598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.29 : 960.59 = 433.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.29/960.59 = 433.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.29x = 960.59 × 433.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.29x = 416,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,745.00/696.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.53

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