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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.21, 958.17 and 473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.21, 958.17 and 473.25 is: 653.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.21 : 958.17 = 473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.21/958.17 = 473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.21x = 958.17 × 473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.21x = 453,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,453.95/694.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.19

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