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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.52, 960.89 and 447.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.52, 960.89 and 447.74 is: 617.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.52 : 960.89 = 447.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.52/960.89 = 447.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.52x = 960.89 × 447.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.52x = 430,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,229.05/696.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.69

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