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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.52, 952.52 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.52, 952.52 and 494.12 is: 681.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.52 : 952.52 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.52/952.52 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.52x = 952.52 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.52x = 470,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,659.18/690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.60

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