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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.29, 960.89 and 416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.29, 960.89 and 416.68 is: 575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.29 : 960.89 = 416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.29/960.89 = 416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.29x = 960.89 × 416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.29x = 400,379.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,379.16/696.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.02

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