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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 960.60 and 498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 960.60 and 498.36 is: 688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 960.60 = 498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/960.60 = 498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 960.60 × 498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 478,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,724.62/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.65

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