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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.15, 954.39 and 471.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.15, 954.39 and 471.23 is: 649.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.15 : 954.39 = 471.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.15/954.39 = 471.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.15x = 954.39 × 471.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.15x = 449,737.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,737.20/692.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.77

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