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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.17, 960.69 and 401.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.17, 960.69 and 401.45 is: 553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.17 : 960.69 = 401.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.17/960.69 = 401.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.17x = 960.69 × 401.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.17x = 385,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,669.00/696.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.99

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