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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.74, 950.52 and 467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.74, 950.52 and 467.70 is: 645.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.74 : 950.52 = 467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.74/950.52 = 467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.74x = 950.52 × 467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.74x = 444,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,558.20/688.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.47

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