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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.64, 1,033.43 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.64, 1,033.43 and 457.92 is: 687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.64 : 1,033.43 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.64/1,033.43 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.64x = 1,033.43 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.64x = 473,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,225.98/688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.19

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