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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.96, 958.24 and 473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.96, 958.24 and 473.52 is: 652.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.96 : 958.24 = 473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.96/958.24 = 473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.96x = 958.24 × 473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.96x = 453,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,745.80/694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.91

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