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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.31, 959.68 and 485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.31, 959.68 and 485.25 is: 669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.31 : 959.68 = 485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.31/959.68 = 485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.31x = 959.68 × 485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.31x = 465,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,684.72/695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.75

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