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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.39, 957.33 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.39, 957.33 and 469.50 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.39 : 957.33 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.39/957.33 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.39x = 957.33 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.39x = 449,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,466.44/693.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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