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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.92, 958.50 and 498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.92, 958.50 and 498 is: 686.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.92 : 958.50 = 498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.92/958.50 = 498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.92x = 958.50 × 498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.92x = 477,333
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,333/694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.89

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