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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.95, 960.62 and 401.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.95, 960.62 and 401.41 is: 554.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.95 : 960.62 = 401.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.95/960.62 = 401.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.95x = 960.62 × 401.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.95x = 385,602.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,602.47/695.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.07

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