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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.21, 960.49 and 447.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.21, 960.49 and 447.49 is: 617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.21 : 960.49 = 447.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.21/960.49 = 447.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.21x = 960.49 × 447.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.21x = 429,809.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,809.67/696.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.36

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