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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.73, 952.52 and 494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.73, 952.52 and 494.90 is: 681.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.73 : 952.52 = 494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.73/952.52 = 494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.73x = 952.52 × 494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.73x = 471,394.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,394.91/691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.48

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