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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.40, 958.88 and 474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.40, 958.88 and 474.48 is: 654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.40 : 958.88 = 474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.40/958.88 = 474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.40x = 958.88 × 474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.40x = 454,967.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,967.01/695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.25

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