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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.24, 948.60 and 477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.24, 948.60 and 477.72 is: 659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.24 : 948.60 = 477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.24/948.60 = 477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.24x = 948.60 × 477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.24x = 453,165.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,165.19/687.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.40

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