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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.82, 959.77 and 447.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.82, 959.77 and 447.45 is: 617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.82 : 959.77 = 447.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.82/959.77 = 447.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.82x = 959.77 × 447.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.82x = 429,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,450.29/695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.19

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