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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.53, 959.73 and 415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.53, 959.73 and 415.70 is: 573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.53 : 959.73 = 415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.53/959.73 = 415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.53x = 959.73 × 415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.53x = 398,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,963.72/695.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.61

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