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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.69, 949.47 and 454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.69, 949.47 and 454.95 is: 628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.69 : 949.47 = 454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.69/949.47 = 454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.69x = 949.47 × 454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.69x = 431,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,961.38/687.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.13

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