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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.69, 951.84 and 493.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.69, 951.84 and 493.86 is: 680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.69 : 951.84 = 493.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.69/951.84 = 493.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.69x = 951.84 × 493.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.69x = 470,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,075.70/690.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.59

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