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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.04, 948.08 and 407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.04, 948.08 and 407.26 is: 562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.04 : 948.08 = 407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.04/948.08 = 407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.04x = 948.08 × 407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.04x = 386,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,115.06/687.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.00

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