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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.85, 963.45 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.85, 963.45 and 436.22 is: 602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.85 : 963.45 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.85/963.45 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.85x = 963.45 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.85x = 420,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,276.16/697.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.24

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