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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.91, 949.86 and 467.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.91, 949.86 and 467.51 is: 644.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.91 : 949.86 = 467.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.91/949.86 = 467.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.91x = 949.86 × 467.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.91x = 444,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,064.30/688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.59

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