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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.88, 960.48 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.88, 960.48 and 416.28 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.88 : 960.48 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.88/960.48 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.88x = 960.48 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.88x = 399,826.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,826.53/695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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