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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.16, 948.48 and 467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.16, 948.48 and 467.04 is: 643.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.16 : 948.48 = 467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.16/948.48 = 467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.16x = 948.48 × 467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.16x = 442,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,978.10/688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.71

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