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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.89, 963.06 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.89, 963.06 and 436.05 is: 601.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.89 : 963.06 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.89/963.06 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.89x = 963.06 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.89x = 419,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,942.31/697.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.73

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