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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.25, 947.43 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.25, 947.43 and 453.78 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.25 : 947.43 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.25/947.43 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.25x = 947.43 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.25x = 429,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,924.79/686.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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