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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.24, 959.91 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.24, 959.91 and 447.12 is: 616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.24 : 959.91 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.24/959.91 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.24x = 959.91 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.24x = 429,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,194.96/696.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.45

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