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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.88, 954.50 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.88, 954.50 and 495.68 is: 683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.88 : 954.50 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.88/954.50 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.88x = 954.50 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.88x = 473,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,126.56/691.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.83

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