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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.26, 957 and 472.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.26, 957 and 472.83 is: 651.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.26 : 957 = 472.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.26/957 = 472.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.26x = 957 × 472.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.26x = 452,498.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,498.31/694.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.77

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