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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.43, 954.63 and 495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.43, 954.63 and 495.60 is: 683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.43 : 954.63 = 495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.43/954.63 = 495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.43x = 954.63 × 495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.43x = 473,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,114.63/692.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.27

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