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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.56, 962.10 and 435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.56, 962.10 and 435.48 is: 600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.56 : 962.10 = 435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.56/962.10 = 435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.56x = 962.10 × 435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.56x = 418,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,975.31/697.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.63

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