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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.42, 954.60 and 470.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.42, 954.60 and 470.98 is: 649.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.42 : 954.60 = 470.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.42/954.60 = 470.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.42x = 954.60 × 470.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.42x = 449,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,595.12/692.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.31

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