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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.98, 1,032.09 and 457.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.98, 1,032.09 and 457.17 is: 684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.98 : 1,032.09 = 457.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.98/1,032.09 = 457.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.98x = 1,032.09 × 457.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.98x = 471,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,840.59/688.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.84

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