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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.76, 955.26 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.76, 955.26 and 483.18 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.76 : 955.26 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.76/955.26 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.76x = 955.26 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.76x = 461,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,562.53/692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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