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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.25, 960.27 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.25, 960.27 and 508.44 is: 702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.25 : 960.27 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.25/960.27 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.25x = 960.27 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.25x = 488,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,239.68/695.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.25

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