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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.41, 960.50 and 447.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.41, 960.50 and 447.75 is: 617.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.41 : 960.50 = 447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.41/960.50 = 447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.41x = 960.50 × 447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.41x = 430,063.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,063.88/696.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.54

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