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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.93, 955.32 and 496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.93, 955.32 and 496.10 is: 683.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.93 : 955.32 = 496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.93/955.32 = 496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.93x = 955.32 × 496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.93x = 473,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,934.25/692.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.96

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