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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.28, 948.86 and 451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.28, 948.86 and 451.60 is: 623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.28 : 948.86 = 451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.28/948.86 = 451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.28x = 948.86 × 451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.28x = 428,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,505.18/687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.48

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