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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695, 959.10 and 488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695, 959.10 and 488.36 is: 673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695 : 959.10 = 488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695/959.10 = 488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695x = 959.10 × 488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695x = 468,386.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,386.08/695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.94

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