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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.99, 959.90 and 447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.99, 959.90 and 447.33 is: 616.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.99 : 959.90 = 447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.99/959.90 = 447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.99x = 959.90 × 447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.99x = 429,392.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,392.07/695.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.95

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