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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.45, 961.35 and 416.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.45, 961.35 and 416.78 is: 575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.45 : 961.35 = 416.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.45/961.35 = 416.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.45x = 961.35 × 416.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.45x = 400,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,666.65/696.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.30

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