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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.94, 959.94 and 446.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.94, 959.94 and 446.87 is: 616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.94 : 959.94 = 446.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.94/959.94 = 446.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.94x = 959.94 × 446.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.94x = 428,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,963.59/695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.38

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