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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.08, 959.52 and 485.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.08, 959.52 and 485.95 is: 670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.08 : 959.52 = 485.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.08/959.52 = 485.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.08x = 959.52 × 485.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.08x = 466,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,278.74/695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.83

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