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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.10, 960.80 and 447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.10, 960.80 and 447.50 is: 617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.10 : 960.80 = 447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.10/960.80 = 447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.10x = 960.80 × 447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.10x = 429,958
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,958/696.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.67

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