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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.26, 958.38 and 473.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.26, 958.38 and 473.83 is: 653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.26 : 958.38 = 473.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.26/958.38 = 473.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.26x = 958.38 × 473.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.26x = 454,109.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,109.20/695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.15

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