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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.38, 953.81 and 495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.38, 953.81 and 495.18 is: 683.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.38 : 953.81 = 495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.38/953.81 = 495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.38x = 953.81 × 495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.38x = 472,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,307.64/691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.14

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