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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.97, 961.89 and 441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.97, 961.89 and 441.46 is: 609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.97 : 961.89 = 441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.97/961.89 = 441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.97x = 961.89 × 441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.97x = 424,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,635.96/696.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.26

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