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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.10, 952.78 and 494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.10, 952.78 and 494.26 is: 682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.10 : 952.78 = 494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.10/952.78 = 494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.10x = 952.78 × 494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.10x = 470,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,921.04/690.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.40

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