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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.28, 958.56 and 473.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.28, 958.56 and 473.48 is: 653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.28 : 958.56 = 473.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.28/958.56 = 473.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.28x = 958.56 × 473.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.28x = 453,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,858.99/694.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.71

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