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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.45, 952.93 and 504.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.45, 952.93 and 504.55 is: 696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.45 : 952.93 = 504.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.45/952.93 = 504.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.45x = 952.93 × 504.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.45x = 480,800.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,800.83/690.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.36

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