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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.29, 961.96 and 434.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.29, 961.96 and 434.85 is: 599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.29 : 961.96 = 434.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.29/961.96 = 434.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.29x = 961.96 × 434.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.29x = 418,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,308.31/697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.91

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