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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.09, 962.54 and 431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.09, 962.54 and 431.92 is: 596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.09 : 962.54 = 431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.09/962.54 = 431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.09x = 962.54 × 431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.09x = 415,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,738.12/697.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.39

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