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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.96, 958.38 and 473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.96, 958.38 and 473.56 is: 653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.96 : 958.38 = 473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.96/958.38 = 473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.96x = 958.38 × 473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.96x = 453,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,850.43/694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.06

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