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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.60, 960.24 and 471.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.60, 960.24 and 471.81 is: 651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.60 : 960.24 = 471.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.60/960.24 = 471.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.60x = 960.24 × 471.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.60x = 453,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,050.83/695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.31

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