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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 962.82 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 962.82 and 435.66 is: 601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 962.82 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/962.82 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 962.82 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 419,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,462.16/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.17

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