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