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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.89, 957.85 and 473.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.89, 957.85 and 473.07 is: 653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.89 : 957.85 = 473.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.89/957.85 = 473.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.89x = 957.85 × 473.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.89x = 453,125.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,125.01/693.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.02

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