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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.77, 955.68 and 471.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.77, 955.68 and 471.85 is: 650.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.77 : 955.68 = 471.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.77/955.68 = 471.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.77x = 955.68 × 471.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.77x = 450,937.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,937.61/692.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.92

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