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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.26, 955.98 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.26, 955.98 and 483.68 is: 666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.26 : 955.98 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.26/955.98 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.26x = 955.98 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.26x = 462,388.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,388.41/693.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.98

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