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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.67, 959.72 and 415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.67, 959.72 and 415.82 is: 573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.67 : 959.72 = 415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.67/959.72 = 415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.67x = 959.72 × 415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.67x = 399,067.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,067.01/695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.64

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