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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.16, 1,032.60 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.16, 1,032.60 and 457.16 is: 685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.16 : 1,032.60 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.16/1,032.60 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.16x = 1,032.60 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.16x = 472,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,063.42/688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.98

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