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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.76, 960.90 and 434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.76, 960.90 and 434.80 is: 599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.76 : 960.90 = 434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.76/960.90 = 434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.76x = 960.90 × 434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.76x = 417,799.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,799.32/696.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.63

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