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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.20, 947.92 and 454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.20, 947.92 and 454.40 is: 626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.20 : 947.92 = 454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.20/947.92 = 454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.20x = 947.92 × 454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.20x = 430,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,734.85/687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.80

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