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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.34, 948.36 and 454.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.34, 948.36 and 454.42 is: 626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.34 : 948.36 = 454.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.34/948.36 = 454.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.34x = 948.36 × 454.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.34x = 430,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,953.75/687.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.99

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