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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.53, 959.04 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.53, 959.04 and 474.12 is: 654.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.53 : 959.04 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.53/959.04 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.53x = 959.04 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.53x = 454,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,700.04/694.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.69

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