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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.23, 956.12 and 471.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.23, 956.12 and 471.78 is: 650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.23 : 956.12 = 471.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.23/956.12 = 471.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.23x = 956.12 × 471.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.23x = 451,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,075.93/693.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.69

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