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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.63, 961.30 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.63, 961.30 and 416.88 is: 575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.63 : 961.30 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.63/961.30 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.63x = 961.30 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.63x = 400,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,746.74/696.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.26

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