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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.96, 959.88 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.96, 959.88 and 447.30 is: 616.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.96 : 959.88 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.96/959.88 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.96x = 959.88 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.96x = 429,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,354.32/695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.93

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