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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.54, 959.41 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.54, 959.41 and 447.18 is: 616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.54 : 959.41 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.54/959.41 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.54x = 959.41 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.54x = 429,028.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,028.96/695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.83

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