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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 953.60 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 953.60 and 494.91 is: 682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 953.60 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/953.60 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 953.60 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 471,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,943.70/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.26

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