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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.27, 948.35 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.27, 948.35 and 407.52 is: 562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.27 : 948.35 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.27/948.35 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.27x = 948.35 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.27x = 386,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,471.59/687.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.33

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