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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.18, 949.98 and 478.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.18, 949.98 and 478.66 is: 660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.18 : 949.98 = 478.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.18/949.98 = 478.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.18x = 949.98 × 478.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.18x = 454,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,717.43/688.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.75

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