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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.17, 960.70 and 416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.17, 960.70 and 416.61 is: 574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.17 : 960.70 = 416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.17/960.70 = 416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.17x = 960.70 × 416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.17x = 400,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,237.23/696.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.91

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