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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.54, 950.73 and 464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.54, 950.73 and 464.68 is: 641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.54 : 950.73 = 464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.54/950.73 = 464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.54x = 950.73 × 464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.54x = 441,785.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,785.22/688.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.63

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