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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.26, 959.70 and 471.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.26, 959.70 and 471.43 is: 650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.26 : 959.70 = 471.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.26/959.70 = 471.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.26x = 959.70 × 471.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.26x = 452,431.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,431.37/695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.74

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