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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.29, 960.75 and 447.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.29, 960.75 and 447.53 is: 617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.29 : 960.75 = 447.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.29/960.75 = 447.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.29x = 960.75 × 447.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.29x = 429,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,959.64/696.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.51

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