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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.88, 961.62 and 431.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.88, 961.62 and 431.23 is: 595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.88 : 961.62 = 431.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.88/961.62 = 431.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.88x = 961.62 × 431.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.88x = 414,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,679.39/696.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.05

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