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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.11, 960.62 and 447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.11, 960.62 and 447.52 is: 617.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.11 : 960.62 = 447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.11/960.62 = 447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.11x = 960.62 × 447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.11x = 429,896.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,896.66/696.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.57

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