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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.16, 957.64 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.16, 957.64 and 487.44 is: 672.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.16 : 957.64 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.16/957.64 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.16x = 957.64 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.16x = 466,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,792.04/694.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.46

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