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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.24, 950.04 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.24, 950.04 and 455.28 is: 628.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.24 : 950.04 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.24/950.04 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.24x = 950.04 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.24x = 432,534.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,534.21/688.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.46

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