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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.90, 948.96 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.90, 948.96 and 451.74 is: 623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.90 : 948.96 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.90/948.96 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.90x = 948.96 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.90x = 428,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,683.19/687.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.18

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