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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.31, 958.30 and 473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.31, 958.30 and 473.36 is: 653.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.31 : 958.30 = 473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.31/958.30 = 473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.31x = 958.30 × 473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.31x = 453,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,614.91/694.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.34

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