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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.30, 957.88 and 485.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.30, 957.88 and 485.09 is: 668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.30 : 957.88 = 485.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.30/957.88 = 485.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.30x = 957.88 × 485.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.30x = 464,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,655.58/695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.29

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