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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.01, 1,032.25 and 457.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.01, 1,032.25 and 457.81 is: 686.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.01 : 1,032.25 = 457.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.01/1,032.25 = 457.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.01x = 1,032.25 × 457.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.01x = 472,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,574.37/688.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.87

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