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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.67, 949.77 and 466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.67, 949.77 and 466.24 is: 643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.67 : 949.77 = 466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.67/949.77 = 466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.67x = 949.77 × 466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.67x = 442,822.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,822.82/687.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.94

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