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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.62, 951.06 and 479.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.62, 951.06 and 479.10 is: 661.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.62 : 951.06 = 479.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.62/951.06 = 479.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.62x = 951.06 × 479.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.62x = 455,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,652.85/688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.69

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