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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.84, 961.14 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.84, 961.14 and 475.44 is: 655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.84 : 961.14 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.84/961.14 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.84x = 961.14 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.84x = 456,964.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,964.40/696.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.77

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