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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.23, 960.86 and 416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.23, 960.86 and 416.54 is: 574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.23 : 960.86 = 416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.23/960.86 = 416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.23x = 960.86 × 416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.23x = 400,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,240.07/696.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.87

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