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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.57, 960.03 and 447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.57, 960.03 and 447.09 is: 617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.57 : 960.03 = 447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.57/960.03 = 447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.57x = 960.03 × 447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.57x = 429,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,219.81/695.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.08

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