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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.28, 960.48 and 447.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.28, 960.48 and 447.63 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.28 : 960.48 = 447.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.28/960.48 = 447.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.28x = 960.48 × 447.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.28x = 429,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,939.66/696.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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