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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.25, 958.40 and 474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.25, 958.40 and 474.35 is: 654.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.25 : 958.40 = 474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.25/958.40 = 474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.25x = 958.40 × 474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.25x = 454,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,611.66/694.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.83

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