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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.43, 959.63 and 415.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.43, 959.63 and 415.61 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.43 : 959.63 = 415.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.43/959.63 = 415.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.43x = 959.63 × 415.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.43x = 398,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,835.65/695.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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