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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.24, 962.10 and 435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.24, 962.10 and 435.40 is: 600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.24 : 962.10 = 435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.24/962.10 = 435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.24x = 962.10 × 435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.24x = 418,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,898.34/697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.80

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