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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.45, 960.78 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.45, 960.78 and 447.69 is: 617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.45 : 960.78 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.45/960.78 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.45x = 960.78 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.45x = 430,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,131.60/696.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.61

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