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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.26, 960.38 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.26, 960.38 and 447.18 is: 616.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.26 : 960.38 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.26/960.38 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.26x = 960.38 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.26x = 429,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,460.49/696.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.81

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