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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.39, 958.55 and 473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.39, 958.55 and 473.96 is: 653.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.39 : 958.55 = 473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.39/958.55 = 473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.39x = 958.55 × 473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.39x = 454,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,307.20/695.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.32

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