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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.74, 961.51 and 416.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.74, 961.51 and 416.99 is: 575.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.74 : 961.51 = 416.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.74/961.51 = 416.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.74x = 961.51 × 416.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.74x = 400,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,940.05/696.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.45

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