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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.28, 949.20 and 467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.28, 949.20 and 467.24 is: 644.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.28 : 949.20 = 467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.28/949.20 = 467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.28x = 949.20 × 467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.28x = 443,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,504.21/688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.37

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