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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.65, 950.00 and 452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.65, 950.00 and 452.49 is: 624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.65 : 950.00 = 452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.65/950.00 = 452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.65x = 950.00 × 452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.65x = 429,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,863.24/688.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.21

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