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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.83, 959.97 and 447.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.83, 959.97 and 447.11 is: 616.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.83 : 959.97 = 447.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.83/959.97 = 447.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.83x = 959.97 × 447.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.83x = 429,215.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,215.70/695.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.84

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