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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.53, 960.62 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.53, 960.62 and 474.10 is: 654.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.53 : 960.62 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.53/960.62 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.53x = 960.62 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.53x = 455,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,425.14/695.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.79

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