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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.14, 947.94 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.14, 947.94 and 466.02 is: 642.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.14 : 947.94 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.14/947.94 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.14x = 947.94 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.14x = 441,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,759.00/687.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.90

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