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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.94, 961.77 and 435.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.94, 961.77 and 435.11 is: 600.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.94 : 961.77 = 435.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.94/961.77 = 435.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.94x = 961.77 × 435.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.94x = 418,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,472.57/696.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.44

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