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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.66, 955.74 and 494.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.66, 955.74 and 494.83 is: 683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.66 : 955.74 = 494.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.66/955.74 = 494.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.66x = 955.74 × 494.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.66x = 472,928.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,928.82/691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.76

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