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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.34, 962.34 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.34, 962.34 and 498.22 is: 687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.34 : 962.34 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.34/962.34 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.34x = 962.34 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.34x = 479,457.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,457.03/697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.55

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