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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 944.64 and 646.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 944.64 and 646.74 is: 887.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 944.64 = 646.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/944.64 = 646.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 944.64 × 646.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 610,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,936.47/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.11

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