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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.42, 948.24 and 451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.42, 948.24 and 451.41 is: 622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.42 : 948.24 = 451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.42/948.24 = 451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.42x = 948.24 × 451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.42x = 428,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,041.46/687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.68

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