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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.46, 959.83 and 396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.46, 959.83 and 396.82 is: 547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.46 : 959.83 = 396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.46/959.83 = 396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.46x = 959.83 × 396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.46x = 380,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,879.95/695.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.66

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