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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 948 and 438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 948 and 438.36 is: 604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 948 = 438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/948 = 438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 948 × 438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 415,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,565.28/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.90

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