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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.39, 950.04 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.39, 950.04 and 452.52 is: 624.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.39 : 950.04 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.39/950.04 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.39x = 950.04 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.39x = 429,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,912.10/688.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.52

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