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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.32, 956.84 and 472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.32, 956.84 and 472.76 is: 652.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.32 : 956.84 = 472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.32/956.84 = 472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.32x = 956.84 × 472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.32x = 452,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,355.68/693.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.45

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