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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.51, 948.33 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.51, 948.33 and 477.60 is: 658.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.51 : 948.33 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.51/948.33 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.51x = 948.33 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.51x = 452,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,922.41/687.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.79

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