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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.31, 949.95 and 467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.31, 949.95 and 467.76 is: 645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.31 : 949.95 = 467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.31/949.95 = 467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.31x = 949.95 × 467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.31x = 444,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,348.61/688.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.56

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