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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.32, 959.94 and 459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.32, 959.94 and 459.28 is: 634.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.32 : 959.94 = 459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.32/959.94 = 459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.32x = 959.94 × 459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.32x = 440,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,881.24/695.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.07

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