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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.23, 955.96 and 497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.23, 955.96 and 497.40 is: 684.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.23 : 955.96 = 497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.23/955.96 = 497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.23x = 955.96 × 497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.23x = 475,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,494.50/694.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.92

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