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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.70, 949.93 and 467.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.70, 949.93 and 467.27 is: 644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.70 : 949.93 = 467.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.70/949.93 = 467.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.70x = 949.93 × 467.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.70x = 443,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,871.44/688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.50

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