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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 947.16 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 947.16 and 453.60 is: 625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 947.16 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/947.16 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 947.16 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 429,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,631.78/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.48

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