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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.46, 955.98 and 505.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.46, 955.98 and 505.68 is: 698.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.46 : 955.98 = 505.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.46/955.98 = 505.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.46x = 955.98 × 505.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.46x = 483,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,419.97/692.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.12

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