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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.42, 957.31 and 472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.42, 957.31 and 472.70 is: 652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.42 : 957.31 = 472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.42/957.31 = 472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.42x = 957.31 × 472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.42x = 452,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,520.44/693.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.59

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