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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 960.65 and 416.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696, 960.65 and 416.41 is: 574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 960.65 = 416.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/960.65 = 416.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 960.65 × 416.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 400,024.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,024.27/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.75

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