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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.94, 951.17 and 476.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.94, 951.17 and 476.62 is: 658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.94 : 951.17 = 476.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.94/951.17 = 476.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.94x = 951.17 × 476.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.94x = 453,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,341.88/688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.03

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