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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.68, 959.72 and 488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.68, 959.72 and 488.80 is: 674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.68 : 959.72 = 488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.68/959.72 = 488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.68x = 959.72 × 488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.68x = 469,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,111.14/695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.32

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