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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.15, 948.63 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.15, 948.63 and 425.31 is: 587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.15 : 948.63 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.15/948.63 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.15x = 948.63 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.15x = 403,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,461.83/687.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.15

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