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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.74, 960.60 and 447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.74, 960.60 and 447.62 is: 617.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.74 : 960.60 = 447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.74/960.60 = 447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.74x = 960.60 × 447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.74x = 429,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,983.77/696.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.14

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