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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 949.36 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 949.36 and 452.22 is: 623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 949.36 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/949.36 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 949.36 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 429,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,319.58/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.78

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