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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.44, 954.22 and 495.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.44, 954.22 and 495.30 is: 683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.44 : 954.22 = 495.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.44/954.22 = 495.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.44x = 954.22 × 495.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.44x = 472,625.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,625.17/691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.54

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