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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.24, 948.66 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.24, 948.66 and 454.28 is: 627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.24 : 948.66 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.24/948.66 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.24x = 948.66 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.24x = 430,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,957.26/687.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.08

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