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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.96, 957 and 472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.96, 957 and 472.56 is: 651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.96 : 957 = 472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.96/957 = 472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.96x = 957 × 472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.96x = 452,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,239.92/693.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.68

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