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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.51, 962.08 and 495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.51, 962.08 and 495.96 is: 684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.51 : 962.08 = 495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.51/962.08 = 495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.51x = 962.08 × 495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.51x = 477,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,148.35/697.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.07

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