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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 959.42 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 959.42 and 447.19 is: 617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 959.42 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/959.42 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 959.42 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 429,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,036.00/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.18

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