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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.95, 947.88 and 466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.95, 947.88 and 466.51 is: 642.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.95 : 947.88 = 466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.95/947.88 = 466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.95x = 947.88 × 466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.95x = 442,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,197.59/687.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.78

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