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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.34, 959.90 and 475.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.34, 959.90 and 475.43 is: 656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.34 : 959.90 = 475.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.34/959.90 = 475.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.34x = 959.90 × 475.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.34x = 456,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,358.08/695.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.31

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