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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.84, 962.10 and 421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.84, 962.10 and 421 is: 581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.84 : 962.10 = 421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.84/962.10 = 421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.84x = 962.10 × 421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.84x = 405,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,044.10/696.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.26

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