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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.61, 957.27 and 473.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.61, 957.27 and 473.55 is: 653.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.61 : 957.27 = 473.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.61/957.27 = 473.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.61x = 957.27 × 473.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.61x = 453,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,310.73/693.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.55

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