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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.20, 955.76 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.20, 955.76 and 471.04 is: 650.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.20 : 955.76 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.20/955.76 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.20x = 955.76 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.20x = 450,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,201.19/692.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.39

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