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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695, 959.26 and 485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695, 959.26 and 485.20 is: 669.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695 : 959.26 = 485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695/959.26 = 485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695x = 959.26 × 485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695x = 465,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,432.95/695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.69

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