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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.72, 961.56 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.72, 961.56 and 435 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.72 : 961.56 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.72/961.56 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.72x = 961.56 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.72x = 418,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,278.60/696.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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