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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.79, 955.11 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.79, 955.11 and 471.36 is: 649.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.79 : 955.11 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.79/955.11 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.79x = 955.11 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.79x = 450,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,200.65/692.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.84

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