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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.92, 955.92 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.92, 955.92 and 472.08 is: 651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.92 : 955.92 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.92/955.92 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.92x = 955.92 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.92x = 451,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,270.71/692.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.26

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