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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.35, 960.66 and 433.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.35, 960.66 and 433.91 is: 598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.35 : 960.66 = 433.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.35/960.66 = 433.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.35x = 960.66 × 433.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.35x = 416,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,839.98/696.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.61

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