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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.66, 950.67 and 452.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.66, 950.67 and 452.95 is: 625.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.66 : 950.67 = 452.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.66/950.67 = 452.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.66x = 950.67 × 452.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.66x = 430,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,605.98/688.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.28

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