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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.49, 958.66 and 471.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.49, 958.66 and 471.35 is: 649.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.49 : 958.66 = 471.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.49/958.66 = 471.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.49x = 958.66 × 471.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.49x = 451,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,864.39/695.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.71

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