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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.68, 959.04 and 473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.68, 959.04 and 473.96 is: 654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.68 : 959.04 = 473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.68/959.04 = 473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.68x = 959.04 × 473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.68x = 454,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,541.80/694.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.32

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