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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.60, 963.30 and 436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.60, 963.30 and 436.06 is: 602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.60 : 963.30 = 436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.60/963.30 = 436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.60x = 963.30 × 436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.60x = 420,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,056.60/697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.15

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