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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 950.70 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 950.70 and 456.48 is: 629.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 950.70 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/950.70 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 950.70 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 433,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,975.54/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.94

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