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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.79, 959.67 and 485.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.79, 959.67 and 485.98 is: 670.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.79 : 959.67 = 485.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.79/959.67 = 485.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.79x = 959.67 × 485.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.79x = 466,380.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,380.43/695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.29

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