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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.42, 960.98 and 416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.42, 960.98 and 416.61 is: 574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.42 : 960.98 = 416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.42/960.98 = 416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.42x = 960.98 × 416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.42x = 400,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,353.88/696.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.87

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