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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.74, 950.07 and 452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.74, 950.07 and 452.73 is: 624.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.74 : 950.07 = 452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.74/950.07 = 452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.74x = 950.07 × 452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.74x = 430,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,125.19/688.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.51

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