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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.88, 960.12 and 447.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.88, 960.12 and 447.21 is: 617.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.88 : 960.12 = 447.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.88/960.12 = 447.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.88x = 960.12 × 447.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.88x = 429,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,375.27/695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.02

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