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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.73, 959.69 and 459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.73, 959.69 and 459.68 is: 634.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.73 : 959.69 = 459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.73/959.69 = 459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.73x = 959.69 × 459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.73x = 441,148.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,148.00/695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.08

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