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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.77, 960.22 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.77, 960.22 and 475.34 is: 655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.77 : 960.22 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.77/960.22 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.77x = 960.22 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.77x = 456,426.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,426.77/696.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.06

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