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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.97, 950.52 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.97, 950.52 and 453.05 is: 625.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.97 : 950.52 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.97/950.52 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.97x = 950.52 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.97x = 430,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,628.33/688.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.04

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