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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.58, 954.81 and 495.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.58, 954.81 and 495.75 is: 683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.58 : 954.81 = 495.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.58/954.81 = 495.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.58x = 954.81 × 495.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.58x = 473,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,347.06/692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.45

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