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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.82, 962.28 and 435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.82, 962.28 and 435.38 is: 600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.82 : 962.28 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.82/962.28 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.82x = 962.28 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.82x = 418,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,952.66/697.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.38

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