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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.74, 949.34 and 466.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.74, 949.34 and 466.25 is: 643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.74 : 949.34 = 466.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.74/949.34 = 466.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.74x = 949.34 × 466.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.74x = 442,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,629.78/687.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.60

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