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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.20, 948.04 and 451.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.20, 948.04 and 451.07 is: 622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.20 : 948.04 = 451.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.20/948.04 = 451.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.20x = 948.04 × 451.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.20x = 427,630.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,630.09/687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.28

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