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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.91, 949.94 and 452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.91, 949.94 and 452.55 is: 624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.91 : 949.94 = 452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.91/949.94 = 452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.91x = 949.94 × 452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.91x = 429,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,898.34/688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.03

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