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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.04, 959.60 and 498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.04, 959.60 and 498.40 is: 688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.04 : 959.60 = 498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.04/959.60 = 498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.04x = 959.60 × 498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.04x = 478,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,264.64/695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.11

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