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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 962.88 and 436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 962.88 and 436 is: 601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 962.88 = 436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/962.88 = 436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 962.88 × 436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 419,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,815.68/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.52

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