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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.54, 957.11 and 472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.54, 957.11 and 472.59 is: 652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.54 : 957.11 = 472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.54/957.11 = 472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.54x = 957.11 × 472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.54x = 452,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,318.25/693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.19

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