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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.69, 961.74 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.69, 961.74 and 434.88 is: 600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.69 : 961.74 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.69/961.74 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.69x = 961.74 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.69x = 418,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,241.49/696.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.33

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