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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.21, 960.93 and 475.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.21, 960.93 and 475.46 is: 656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.21 : 960.93 = 475.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.21/960.93 = 475.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.21x = 960.93 × 475.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.21x = 456,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,883.78/696.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.24

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