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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.28, 962.66 and 435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.28, 962.66 and 435.65 is: 601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.28 : 962.66 = 435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.28/962.66 = 435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.28x = 962.66 × 435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.28x = 419,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,382.83/697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.46

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