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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.79, 960.79 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.79, 960.79 and 447.76 is: 617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.79 : 960.79 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.79/960.79 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.79x = 960.79 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.79x = 430,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,202.99/696.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.41

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