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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.38, 962.46 and 435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.38, 962.46 and 435.48 is: 601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.38 : 962.46 = 435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.38/962.46 = 435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.38x = 962.46 × 435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.38x = 419,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,132.08/697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.01

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