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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.74, 954.97 and 495.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.74, 954.97 and 495.91 is: 683.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.74 : 954.97 = 495.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.74/954.97 = 495.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.74x = 954.97 × 495.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.74x = 473,579.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,579.17/692.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.63

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