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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 950.40 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 950.40 and 468.06 is: 645.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 950.40 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/950.40 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 950.40 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 444,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,844.22/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.71

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