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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.71, 957.15 and 473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.71, 957.15 and 473.24 is: 652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.71 : 957.15 = 473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.71/957.15 = 473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.71x = 957.15 × 473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.71x = 452,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,964.06/694.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.02

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