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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.92, 949.50 and 467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.92, 949.50 and 467.24 is: 644.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.92 : 949.50 = 467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.92/949.50 = 467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.92x = 949.50 × 467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.92x = 443,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,644.38/687.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.91

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