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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.88, 950.02 and 468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.88, 950.02 and 468.16 is: 645.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.88 : 950.02 = 468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.88/950.02 = 468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.88x = 950.02 × 468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.88x = 444,761.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,761.36/688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.63

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