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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.21, 960.98 and 401.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.21, 960.98 and 401.69 is: 554.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.21 : 960.98 = 401.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.21/960.98 = 401.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.21x = 960.98 × 401.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.21x = 386,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,009.24/696.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.44

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