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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.96, 962.94 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.96, 962.94 and 435.88 is: 601.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.96 : 962.94 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.96/962.94 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.96x = 962.94 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.96x = 419,726.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,726.29/697.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.36

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