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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.06, 960.66 and 463.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.06, 960.66 and 463.59 is: 639.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.06 : 960.66 = 463.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.06/960.66 = 463.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.06x = 960.66 × 463.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.06x = 445,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,352.37/696.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.82

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