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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.02, 949.23 and 454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.02, 949.23 and 454.74 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.02 : 949.23 = 454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.02/949.23 = 454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.02x = 949.23 × 454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.02x = 431,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,652.85/688.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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