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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.31, 958.40 and 471.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.31, 958.40 and 471.17 is: 649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.31 : 958.40 = 471.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.31/958.40 = 471.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.31x = 958.40 × 471.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.31x = 451,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,562.18/695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.44

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