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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.33, 948.27 and 489.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.33, 948.27 and 489.07 is: 673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.33 : 948.27 = 489.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.33/948.27 = 489.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.33x = 948.27 × 489.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.33x = 463,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,770.41/688.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.76

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