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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.26, 961.08 and 472.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.26, 961.08 and 472.43 is: 652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.26 : 961.08 = 472.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.26/961.08 = 472.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.26x = 961.08 × 472.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.26x = 454,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,043.02/696.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.12

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