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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.08, 952.08 and 493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.08, 952.08 and 493.76 is: 681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.08 : 952.08 = 493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.08/952.08 = 493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.08x = 952.08 × 493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.08x = 470,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,099.02/690.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.22

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