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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.26, 948.17 and 477.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.26, 948.17 and 477.38 is: 658.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.26 : 948.17 = 477.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.26/948.17 = 477.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.26x = 948.17 × 477.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.26x = 452,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,633.85/687.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.61

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