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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.89, 960.61 and 475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.89, 960.61 and 475.07 is: 655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.89 : 960.61 = 475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.89/960.61 = 475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.89x = 960.61 × 475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.89x = 456,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,356.99/695.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.79

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