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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.59, 961.65 and 434.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.59, 961.65 and 434.69 is: 600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.59 : 961.65 = 434.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.59/961.65 = 434.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.59x = 961.65 × 434.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.59x = 418,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,019.64/696.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.09

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