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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.16, 953.02 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.16, 953.02 and 470.22 is: 648.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.16 : 953.02 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.16/953.02 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.16x = 953.02 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.16x = 448,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,129.06/691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.37

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