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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.49, 950.37 and 467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.49, 950.37 and 467 is: 644.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.49 : 950.37 = 467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.49/950.37 = 467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.49x = 950.37 × 467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.49x = 443,822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,822.79/688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.63

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