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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 950.28 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 950.28 and 467.40 is: 644.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 950.28 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/950.28 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 950.28 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 444,160.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,160.87/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.83

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