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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.40, 948.16 and 477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.40, 948.16 and 477.24 is: 658.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.40 : 948.16 = 477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.40/948.16 = 477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.40x = 948.16 × 477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.40x = 452,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,499.88/687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.28

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