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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.86, 961.74 and 431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.86, 961.74 and 431.28 is: 595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.86 : 961.74 = 431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.86/961.74 = 431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.86x = 961.74 × 431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.86x = 414,779.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,779.23/696.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.21

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