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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.21, 954.35 and 495.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.21, 954.35 and 495.73 is: 684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.21 : 954.35 = 495.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.21/954.35 = 495.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.21x = 954.35 × 495.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.21x = 473,099.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,099.93/691.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.45

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