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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.28, 957.18 and 472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.28, 957.18 and 472.48 is: 652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.28 : 957.18 = 472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.28/957.18 = 472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.28x = 957.18 × 472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.28x = 452,248.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,248.41/693.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.33

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