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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.43, 955.71 and 471.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.43, 955.71 and 471.47 is: 650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.43 : 955.71 = 471.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.43/955.71 = 471.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.43x = 955.71 × 471.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.43x = 450,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,590.98/692.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.74

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