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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.94, 950.80 and 452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.94, 950.80 and 452.90 is: 625.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.94 : 950.80 = 452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.94/950.80 = 452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.94x = 950.80 × 452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.94x = 430,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,617.32/688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.04

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