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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 949.42 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 949.42 and 452.25 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 949.42 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/949.42 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 949.42 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 429,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,375.76/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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