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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.68, 961.22 and 498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.68, 961.22 and 498.80 is: 689.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.68 : 961.22 = 498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.68/961.22 = 498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.68x = 961.22 × 498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.68x = 479,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,456.54/695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.19

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