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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.29, 964.14 and 496.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.29, 964.14 and 496.97 is: 685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.29 : 964.14 = 496.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.29/964.14 = 496.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.29x = 964.14 × 496.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.29x = 479,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,148.66/699.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.19

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