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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.20, 956.94 and 496.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.20, 956.94 and 496.82 is: 685.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.20 : 956.94 = 496.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.20/956.94 = 496.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.20x = 956.94 × 496.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.20x = 475,426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,426.93/693.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.84

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