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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 1,032 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 1,032 and 469.08 is: 702.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 1,032 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/1,032 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 1,032 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 484,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,090.56/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.93

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