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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.44, 950.14 and 478.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.44, 950.14 and 478.49 is: 660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.44 : 950.14 = 478.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.44/950.14 = 478.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.44x = 950.14 × 478.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.44x = 454,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,632.49/688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.38

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