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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 960.20 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696, 960.20 and 447.36 is: 617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 960.20 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/960.20 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 960.20 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 429,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,555.07/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.18

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