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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.26, 953.47 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.26, 953.47 and 492.08 is: 678.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.26 : 953.47 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.26/953.47 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.26x = 953.47 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.26x = 469,179.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,179.37/691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.73

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