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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.96, 951.12 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.96, 951.12 and 467.68 is: 645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.96 : 951.12 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.96/951.12 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.96x = 951.12 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.96x = 444,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,819.80/688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.64

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