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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 949.82 and 467.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 949.82 and 467.13 is: 644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 949.82 = 467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/949.82 = 467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 949.82 × 467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 443,687.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,687.08/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.82

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