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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.68, 949.44 and 452.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.68, 949.44 and 452.05 is: 624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.68 : 949.44 = 452.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.68/949.44 = 452.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.68x = 949.44 × 452.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.68x = 429,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,194.35/687.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.12

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