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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 949.80 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 949.80 and 455.28 is: 628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 949.80 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/949.80 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 949.80 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 432,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,424.94/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.45

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