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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.36, 968.76 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.36, 968.76 and 495 is: 682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.36 : 968.76 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.36/968.76 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.36x = 968.76 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.36x = 479,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,536.20/702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.75

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