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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.66, 959.98 and 416.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.66, 959.98 and 416.05 is: 574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.66 : 959.98 = 416.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.66/959.98 = 416.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.66x = 959.98 × 416.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.66x = 399,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,399.60/695.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.13

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