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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.48, 962.58 and 435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.48, 962.58 and 435.48 is: 601.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.48 : 962.58 = 435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.48/962.58 = 435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.48x = 962.58 × 435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.48x = 419,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,184.34/697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.00

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