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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.64, 958.20 and 498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.64, 958.20 and 498.20 is: 687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.64 : 958.20 = 498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.64/958.20 = 498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.64x = 958.20 × 498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.64x = 477,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,375.24/694.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.23

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