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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.24, 958.02 and 472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.24, 958.02 and 472.72 is: 652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.24 : 958.02 = 472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.24/958.02 = 472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.24x = 958.02 × 472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.24x = 452,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,875.21/694.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.33

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