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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.64, 955.44 and 496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.64, 955.44 and 496.20 is: 684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.64 : 955.44 = 496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.64/955.44 = 496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.64x = 955.44 × 496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.64x = 474,089.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,089.33/692.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.47

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