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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.79, 959.81 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.79, 959.81 and 475.02 is: 655.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.79 : 959.81 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.79/959.81 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.79x = 959.81 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.79x = 455,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,926.57/695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.26

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