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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.27, 955.49 and 482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.27, 955.49 and 482.88 is: 666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.27 : 955.49 = 482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.27/955.49 = 482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.27x = 955.49 × 482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.27x = 461,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,384.60/692.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.49

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