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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.48, 957.96 and 473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.48, 957.96 and 473.68 is: 653.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.48 : 957.96 = 473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.48/957.96 = 473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.48x = 957.96 × 473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.48x = 453,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,766.49/694.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.39

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