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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.04, 961.68 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.04, 961.68 and 434.96 is: 600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.04 : 961.68 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.04/961.68 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.04x = 961.68 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.04x = 418,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,292.33/697.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.10

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