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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.54, 960.36 and 434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.54, 960.36 and 434.10 is: 598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.54 : 960.36 = 434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.54/960.36 = 434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.54x = 960.36 × 434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.54x = 416,892.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,892.28/696.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.52

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