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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.04, 947.88 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.04, 947.88 and 421.48 is: 581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.04 : 947.88 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.04/947.88 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.04x = 947.88 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.04x = 399,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,512.46/687.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.50

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