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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.52, 956.86 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.52, 956.86 and 472.08 is: 651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.52 : 956.86 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.52/956.86 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.52x = 956.86 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.52x = 451,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,714.47/693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.34

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