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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.12, 950.12 and 452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.12, 950.12 and 452.24 is: 624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.12 : 950.12 = 452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.12/950.12 = 452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.12x = 950.12 × 452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.12x = 429,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,682.27/688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.43

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