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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.54, 956.15 and 472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.54, 956.15 and 472.11 is: 650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.54 : 956.15 = 472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.54/956.15 = 472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.54x = 956.15 × 472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.54x = 451,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,405.62/693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.87

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