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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.17, 949.29 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.17, 949.29 and 452.16 is: 623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.17 : 949.29 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.17/949.29 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.17x = 949.29 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.17x = 429,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,230.97/688.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.73

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