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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.93, 961.77 and 417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.93, 961.77 and 417.30 is: 575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.93 : 961.77 = 417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.93/961.77 = 417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.93x = 961.77 × 417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.93x = 401,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,346.62/696.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.88

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