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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.31, 960.93 and 416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.31, 960.93 and 416.71 is: 575.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.31 : 960.93 = 416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.31/960.93 = 416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.31x = 960.93 × 416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.31x = 400,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,429.14/696.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.07

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