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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.78, 961.56 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.78, 961.56 and 434.88 is: 600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.78 : 961.56 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.78/961.56 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.78x = 961.56 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.78x = 418,163.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,163.21/696.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.14

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