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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.34, 960.45 and 474.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.34, 960.45 and 474.94 is: 655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.34 : 960.45 = 474.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.34/960.45 = 474.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.34x = 960.45 × 474.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.34x = 456,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,156.12/696.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.08

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