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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 953.92 and 495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 953.92 and 495.36 is: 683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 953.92 = 495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/953.92 = 495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 953.92 × 495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 472,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,533.81/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.01

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