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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.08, 960.24 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.08, 960.24 and 475.04 is: 655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.08 : 960.24 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.08/960.24 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.08x = 960.24 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.08x = 456,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,152.41/696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.32

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