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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.73, 955.47 and 471.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.73, 955.47 and 471.60 is: 650.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.73 : 955.47 = 471.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.73/955.47 = 471.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.73x = 955.47 × 471.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.73x = 450,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,599.65/692.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.47

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