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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.76, 963.24 and 436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.76, 963.24 and 436.16 is: 602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.76 : 963.24 = 436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.76/963.24 = 436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.76x = 963.24 × 436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.76x = 420,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,126.76/697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.11

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