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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.99, 957.86 and 473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.99, 957.86 and 473.46 is: 653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.99 : 957.86 = 473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.99/957.86 = 473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.99x = 957.86 × 473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.99x = 453,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,506.03/693.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.48

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