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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.76, 956.19 and 471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.76, 956.19 and 471.66 is: 651.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.76 : 956.19 = 471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.76/956.19 = 471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.76x = 956.19 × 471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.76x = 450,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,996.58/692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.01

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