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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.65, 959.43 and 499.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.65, 959.43 and 499.27 is: 688.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.65 : 959.43 = 499.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.65/959.43 = 499.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.65x = 959.43 × 499.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.65x = 479,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,014.62/695.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.59

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