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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.01, 959.48 and 429.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.01, 959.48 and 429.47 is: 592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.01 : 959.48 = 429.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.01/959.48 = 429.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.01x = 959.48 × 429.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.01x = 412,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,060.93/695.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.88

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