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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.83, 1,033.35 and 478.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.83, 1,033.35 and 478.65 is: 718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.83 : 1,033.35 = 478.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.83/1,033.35 = 478.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.83x = 1,033.35 × 478.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.83x = 494,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,612.98/688.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.05

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