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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.32, 949.44 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.32, 949.44 and 491.76 is: 678.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.32 : 949.44 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.32/949.44 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.32x = 949.44 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.32x = 466,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,896.61/688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.31

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