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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.35, 957.51 and 498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.35, 957.51 and 498.52 is: 686.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.35 : 957.51 = 498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.35/957.51 = 498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.35x = 957.51 × 498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.35x = 477,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,337.89/695.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.47

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