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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.42, 960.66 and 475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.42, 960.66 and 475.26 is: 655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.42 : 960.66 = 475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.42/960.66 = 475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.42x = 960.66 × 475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.42x = 456,563.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,563.27/696.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.59

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