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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.64, 948.04 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.64, 948.04 and 454.24 is: 627.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.64 : 948.04 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.64/948.04 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.64x = 948.04 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.64x = 430,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,637.69/686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.17

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