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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.93, 959.26 and 471.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.93, 959.26 and 471.79 is: 650.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.93 : 959.26 = 471.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.93/959.26 = 471.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.93x = 959.26 × 471.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.93x = 452,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,565.70/695.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.31

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