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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.28, 960.88 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.28, 960.88 and 416.56 is: 574.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.28 : 960.88 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.28/960.88 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.28x = 960.88 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.28x = 400,264.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,264.17/696.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.86

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