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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.99, 960.97 and 447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.99, 960.97 and 447.87 is: 617.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.99 : 960.97 = 447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.99/960.97 = 447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.99x = 960.97 × 447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.99x = 430,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,389.63/696.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.50

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