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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.78, 950.16 and 467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.78, 950.16 and 467.65 is: 645.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.78 : 950.16 = 467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.78/950.16 = 467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.78x = 950.16 × 467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.78x = 444,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,342.32/688.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.12

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