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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.26, 961.82 and 435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.26, 961.82 and 435.42 is: 600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.26 : 961.82 = 435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.26/961.82 = 435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.26x = 961.82 × 435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.26x = 418,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,793.49/697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.63

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