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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.67, 960 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.67, 960 and 400.95 is: 553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.67 : 960 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.67/960 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.67x = 960 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.67x = 384,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,912/695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.30

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