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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.82, 952.98 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.82, 952.98 and 494.44 is: 682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.82 : 952.98 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.82/952.98 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.82x = 952.98 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.82x = 471,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,195.34/690.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.08

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