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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.74, 955.77 and 485.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.74, 955.77 and 485.38 is: 669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.74 : 955.77 = 485.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.74/955.77 = 485.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.74x = 955.77 × 485.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.74x = 463,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,911.64/692.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.68

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