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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.91, 960.33 and 416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.91, 960.33 and 416.31 is: 574.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.91 : 960.33 = 416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.91/960.33 = 416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.91x = 960.33 × 416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.91x = 399,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,794.98/695.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.49

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