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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.07, 948.60 and 491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.07, 948.60 and 491.24 is: 677.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.07 : 948.60 = 491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.07/948.60 = 491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.07x = 948.60 × 491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.07x = 465,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,990.26/688.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.24

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