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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 960.67 and 416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696, 960.67 and 416.14 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 960.67 = 416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/960.67 = 416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 960.67 × 416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 399,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,773.21/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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