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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.45, 960.62 and 475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.45, 960.62 and 475.03 is: 655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.45 : 960.62 = 475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.45/960.62 = 475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.45x = 960.62 × 475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.45x = 456,323.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,323.32/696.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.21

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