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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.29, 961.13 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.29, 961.13 and 434.25 is: 599.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.29 : 961.13 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.29/961.13 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.29x = 961.13 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.29x = 417,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,371.79/696.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.43

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