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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.04, 959.40 and 475.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.04, 959.40 and 475.11 is: 655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.04 : 959.40 = 475.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.04/959.40 = 475.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.04x = 959.40 × 475.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.04x = 455,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,820.53/695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.82

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