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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.79, 962.65 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.79, 962.65 and 435.35 is: 600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.79 : 962.65 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.79/962.65 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.79x = 962.65 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.79x = 419,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,089.68/697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.60

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