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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.37, 955.28 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.37, 955.28 and 482.31 is: 665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.37 : 955.28 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.37/955.28 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.37x = 955.28 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.37x = 460,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,733.91/692.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.45

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