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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.56, 949.95 and 452.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.56, 949.95 and 452.77 is: 624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.56 : 949.95 = 452.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.56/949.95 = 452.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.56x = 949.95 × 452.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.56x = 430,108.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,108.86/688.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.65

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