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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.26, 955.41 and 482.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.26, 955.41 and 482.30 is: 665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.26 : 955.41 = 482.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.26/955.41 = 482.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.26x = 955.41 × 482.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.26x = 460,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,794.24/692.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.64

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