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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.52, 954.50 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.52, 954.50 and 485.16 is: 668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.52 : 954.50 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.52/954.50 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.52x = 954.50 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.52x = 463,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,085.22/692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.70

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