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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.66, 955.25 and 471.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.66, 955.25 and 471.90 is: 650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.66 : 955.25 = 471.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.66/955.25 = 471.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.66x = 955.25 × 471.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.66x = 450,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,782.48/692.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.80

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