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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.74, 950.88 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.74, 950.88 and 479.28 is: 661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.74 : 950.88 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.74/950.88 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.74x = 950.88 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.74x = 455,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,737.77/688.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.70

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