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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.02, 960.46 and 416.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.02, 960.46 and 416.27 is: 574.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.02 : 960.46 = 416.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.02/960.46 = 416.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.02x = 960.46 × 416.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.02x = 399,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,812.04/696.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.43

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