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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.79, 962.70 and 431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.79, 962.70 and 431.93 is: 595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.79 : 962.70 = 431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.79/962.70 = 431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.79x = 962.70 × 431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.79x = 415,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,819.01/697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.91

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