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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.18, 959.59 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.18, 959.59 and 447.18 is: 617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.18 : 959.59 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.18/959.59 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.18x = 959.59 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.18x = 429,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,109.46/695.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.26

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