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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.15, 953.01 and 470.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.15, 953.01 and 470.23 is: 648.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.15 : 953.01 = 470.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.15/953.01 = 470.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.15x = 953.01 × 470.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.15x = 448,133.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,133.89/691.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.39

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