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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.24, 960.98 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.24, 960.98 and 475.28 is: 656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.24 : 960.98 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.24/960.98 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.24x = 960.98 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.24x = 456,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,734.57/696.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.00

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