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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.77, 960.05 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.77, 960.05 and 447.04 is: 616.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.77 : 960.05 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.77/960.05 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.77x = 960.05 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.77x = 429,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,180.75/695.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.84

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