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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 961.32 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 961.32 and 434.92 is: 599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 961.32 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/961.32 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 961.32 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 418,097.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,097.29/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.78

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