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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.83, 959.25 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.83, 959.25 and 474.39 is: 653.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.83 : 959.25 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.83/959.25 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.83x = 959.25 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.83x = 455,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,058.61/695.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.98

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