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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.51, 957.89 and 485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.51, 957.89 and 485.06 is: 669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.51 : 957.89 = 485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.51/957.89 = 485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.51x = 957.89 × 485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.51x = 464,630.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,630.55/694.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.01

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