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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.97, 960.46 and 447.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.97, 960.46 and 447.39 is: 617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.97 : 960.46 = 447.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.97/960.46 = 447.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.97x = 960.46 × 447.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.97x = 429,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,699.08/695.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.41

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