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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.17, 962.22 and 435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.17, 962.22 and 435.13 is: 600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.17 : 962.22 = 435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.17/962.22 = 435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.17x = 962.22 × 435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.17x = 418,690.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,690.79/697.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.56

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