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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.26, 954.86 and 493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.26, 954.86 and 493.07 is: 680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.26 : 954.86 = 493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.26/954.86 = 493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.26x = 954.86 × 493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.26x = 470,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,809.28/692.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.11

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