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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.73, 958.88 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.73, 958.88 and 474.20 is: 654.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.73 : 958.88 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.73/958.88 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.73x = 958.88 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.73x = 454,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,693.73/694.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.49

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