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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.68, 961.84 and 498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.68, 961.84 and 498.62 is: 687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.68 : 961.84 = 498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.68/961.84 = 498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.68x = 961.84 × 498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.68x = 479,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,592.66/697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.41

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