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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.20, 947 and 479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.20, 947 and 479.84 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.20 : 947 = 479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.20/947 = 479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.20x = 947 × 479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.20x = 454,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,408.48/687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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