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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.43, 955.32 and 471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.43, 955.32 and 471 is: 649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.43 : 955.32 = 471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.43/955.32 = 471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.43x = 955.32 × 471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.43x = 449,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,955.72/692.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.82

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