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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.84, 948.68 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.84, 948.68 and 466.44 is: 643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.84 : 948.68 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.84/948.68 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.84x = 948.68 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.84x = 442,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,502.30/687.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.32

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