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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.63, 960.87 and 447.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.63, 960.87 and 447.57 is: 617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.63 : 960.87 = 447.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.63/960.87 = 447.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.63x = 960.87 × 447.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.63x = 430,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,056.59/696.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.34

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