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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.20, 955.62 and 482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.20, 955.62 and 482.68 is: 666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.20 : 955.62 = 482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.20/955.62 = 482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.20x = 955.62 × 482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.20x = 461,258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,258.66/692.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.37

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