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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.50, 950.13 and 455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.50, 950.13 and 455.58 is: 628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.50 : 950.13 = 455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.50/950.13 = 455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.50x = 950.13 × 455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.50x = 432,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,860.23/688.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.70

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