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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.98, 957.88 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.98, 957.88 and 484.20 is: 668.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.98 : 957.88 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.98/957.88 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.98x = 957.88 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.98x = 463,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,805.50/693.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.33

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