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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.70, 949.14 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.70, 949.14 and 466.50 is: 643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.70 : 949.14 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.70/949.14 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.70x = 949.14 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.70x = 442,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,771.48/687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.85

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