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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.68, 962.21 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.68, 962.21 and 498.12 is: 686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.68 : 962.21 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.68/962.21 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.68x = 962.21 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.68x = 479,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,293.68/697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.98

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