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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.21, 954.75 and 470.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.21, 954.75 and 470.77 is: 649.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.21 : 954.75 = 470.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.21/954.75 = 470.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.21x = 954.75 × 470.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.21x = 449,462.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,462.88/692.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.32

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