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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.01, 955.03 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.01, 955.03 and 496.18 is: 683.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.01 : 955.03 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.01/955.03 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.01x = 955.03 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.01x = 473,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,866.79/693.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.78

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