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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.54, 961.23 and 416.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.54, 961.23 and 416.93 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.54 : 961.23 = 416.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.54/961.23 = 416.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.54x = 961.23 × 416.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.54x = 400,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,763.22/696.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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