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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.47, 954.18 and 495.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.47, 954.18 and 495.86 is: 684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.47 : 954.18 = 495.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.47/954.18 = 495.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.47x = 954.18 × 495.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.47x = 473,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,134.92/691.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.25

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