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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.28, 959.12 and 474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.28, 959.12 and 474.36 is: 654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.28 : 959.12 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.28/959.12 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.28x = 959.12 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.28x = 454,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,968.16/695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.37

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