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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 950.88 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 950.88 and 453 is: 625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 950.88 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/950.88 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 950.88 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 430,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,748.64/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.36

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