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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.54, 962.70 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.54, 962.70 and 435.76 is: 601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.54 : 962.70 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.54/962.70 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.54x = 962.70 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.54x = 419,506.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,506.15/697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.41

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