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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.51, 961.12 and 416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.51, 961.12 and 416.69 is: 575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.51 : 961.12 = 416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.51/961.12 = 416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.51x = 961.12 × 416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.51x = 400,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,490.45/696.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.00

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