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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.44, 948.94 and 467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.44, 948.94 and 467.12 is: 644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.44 : 948.94 = 467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.44/948.94 = 467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.44x = 948.94 × 467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.44x = 443,268.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,268.85/687.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.81

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