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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.23, 956.70 and 472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.23, 956.70 and 472.03 is: 651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.23 : 956.70 = 472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.23/956.70 = 472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.23x = 956.70 × 472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.23x = 451,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,588.05/693.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.42

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