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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.18, 949.46 and 467.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.18, 949.46 and 467.05 is: 644.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.18 : 949.46 = 467.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.18/949.46 = 467.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.18x = 949.46 × 467.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.18x = 443,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,444.09/688.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.37

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