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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.76, 963.20 and 435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.76, 963.20 and 435.90 is: 601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.76 : 963.20 = 435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.76/963.20 = 435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.76x = 963.20 × 435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.76x = 419,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,858.88/697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.72

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