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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.34, 949.74 and 455.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.34, 949.74 and 455.42 is: 628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.34 : 949.74 = 455.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.34/949.74 = 455.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.34x = 949.74 × 455.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.34x = 432,530.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,530.59/688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.37

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