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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.05, 958.74 and 459.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.05, 958.74 and 459.01 is: 633.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.05 : 958.74 = 459.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.05/958.74 = 459.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.05x = 958.74 × 459.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.05x = 440,071.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,071.25/695.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.15

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