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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.21, 959.15 and 446.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.21, 959.15 and 446.19 is: 615.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.21 : 959.15 = 446.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.21/959.15 = 446.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.21x = 959.15 × 446.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.21x = 427,960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,960.91/695.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.59

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