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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.55, 958.21 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.55, 958.21 and 498.26 is: 687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.55 : 958.21 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.55/958.21 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.55x = 958.21 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.55x = 477,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,431.68/694.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.40

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