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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.18, 959.85 and 498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.18, 959.85 and 498.76 is: 688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.18 : 959.85 = 498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.18/959.85 = 498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.18x = 959.85 × 498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.18x = 478,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,732.39/695.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.64

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