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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.43, 960.06 and 474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.43, 960.06 and 474.71 is: 655.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.43 : 960.06 = 474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.43/960.06 = 474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.43x = 960.06 × 474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.43x = 455,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,745.28/695.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.34

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