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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.72, 960.48 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.72, 960.48 and 475.68 is: 655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.72 : 960.48 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.72/960.48 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.72x = 960.48 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.72x = 456,881.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,881.13/696.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.76

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