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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 950.33 and 452.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 950.33 and 452.91 is: 624.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 950.33 = 452.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/950.33 = 452.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 950.33 × 452.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 430,411.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,411.70/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.76

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