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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.99, 949.83 and 478.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.99, 949.83 and 478.10 is: 660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.99 : 949.83 = 478.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.99/949.83 = 478.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.99x = 949.83 × 478.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.99x = 454,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,114.30/687.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.06

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