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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.57, 955.67 and 472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.57, 955.67 and 472.13 is: 650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.57 : 955.67 = 472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.57/955.67 = 472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.57x = 955.67 × 472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.57x = 451,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,200.48/693.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.55

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