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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699, 964.62 and 492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699, 964.62 and 492.44 is: 679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699 : 964.62 = 492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699/964.62 = 492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699x = 964.62 × 492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699x = 475,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,017.47/699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.57

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