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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.01, 961.94 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.01, 961.94 and 434.97 is: 600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.01 : 961.94 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.01/961.94 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.01x = 961.94 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.01x = 418,416.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,416.13/697.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.31

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