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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 952.97 and 504.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 952.97 and 504.63 is: 696.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 952.97 = 504.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/952.97 = 504.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 952.97 × 504.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 480,894.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,894.73/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.83

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