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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.54, 958.53 and 495.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.54, 958.53 and 495.73 is: 684.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.54 : 958.53 = 495.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.54/958.53 = 495.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.54x = 958.53 × 495.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.54x = 475,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,172.08/694.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.15

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