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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.99, 960.03 and 459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.99, 960.03 and 459.93 is: 634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.99 : 960.03 = 459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.99/960.03 = 459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.99x = 960.03 × 459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.99x = 441,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,546.60/695.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.42

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