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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.08, 960.67 and 416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.08, 960.67 and 416.31 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.08 : 960.67 = 416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.08/960.67 = 416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.08x = 960.67 × 416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.08x = 399,936.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,936.53/696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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