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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.32, 947.40 and 477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.32, 947.40 and 477.80 is: 658.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.32 : 947.40 = 477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.32/947.40 = 477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.32x = 947.40 × 477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.32x = 452,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,667.72/687.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.60

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