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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.13, 960.21 and 486.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.13, 960.21 and 486.23 is: 670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.13 : 960.21 = 486.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.13/960.21 = 486.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.13x = 960.21 × 486.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.13x = 466,878.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,878.11/696.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.68

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