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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 962.56 and 435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 962.56 and 435.54 is: 601.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 962.56 = 435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/962.56 = 435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 962.56 × 435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 419,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,233.38/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.10

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