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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.70, 950.52 and 467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.70, 950.52 and 467.50 is: 645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.70 : 950.52 = 467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.70/950.52 = 467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.70x = 950.52 × 467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.70x = 444,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,368.10/688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.23

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