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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.35, 1,032.53 and 457.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.35, 1,032.53 and 457.69 is: 686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.35 : 1,032.53 = 457.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.35/1,032.53 = 457.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.35x = 1,032.53 × 457.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.35x = 472,573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,573.79/688.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.53

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