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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.48, 960.72 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.48, 960.72 and 475.68 is: 656.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.48 : 960.72 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.48/960.72 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.48x = 960.72 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.48x = 456,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,995.29/696.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.15

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