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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.48, 952.32 and 493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.48, 952.32 and 493.92 is: 681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.48 : 952.32 = 493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.48/952.32 = 493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.48x = 952.32 × 493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.48x = 470,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,369.89/690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.22

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