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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.35, 962.04 and 434.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.35, 962.04 and 434.91 is: 599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.35 : 962.04 = 434.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.35/962.04 = 434.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.35x = 962.04 × 434.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.35x = 418,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,400.82/697.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.99

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