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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.62, 955.62 and 482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.62, 955.62 and 482.56 is: 665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.62 : 955.62 = 482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.62/955.62 = 482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.62x = 955.62 × 482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.62x = 461,139.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,139.21/692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.79

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