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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.08, 948.48 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.08, 948.48 and 454.52 is: 627.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.08 : 948.48 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.08/948.48 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.08x = 948.48 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.08x = 431,103.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,103.13/687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.44

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