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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.56, 953.80 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.56, 953.80 and 495 is: 682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.56 : 953.80 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.56/953.80 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.56x = 953.80 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.56x = 472,131
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,131/691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.70

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