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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.81, 959.96 and 459.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.81, 959.96 and 459.87 is: 634.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.81 : 959.96 = 459.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.81/959.96 = 459.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.81x = 959.96 × 459.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.81x = 441,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,457.17/695.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.45

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