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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.82, 958.90 and 499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.82, 958.90 and 499 is: 687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.82 : 958.90 = 499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.82/958.90 = 499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.82x = 958.90 × 499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.82x = 478,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,491.10/695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.67

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