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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.53, 961.11 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.53, 961.11 and 416.70 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.53 : 961.11 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.53/961.11 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.53x = 961.11 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.53x = 400,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,494.54/696.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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