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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 960.48 and 447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696, 960.48 and 447.32 is: 617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 960.48 = 447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/960.48 = 447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 960.48 × 447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 429,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,641.91/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.30

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