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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.91, 960.45 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.91, 960.45 and 447.94 is: 618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.91 : 960.45 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.91/960.45 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.91x = 960.45 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.91x = 430,219.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,219.17/695.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.21

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