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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.17, 948.68 and 438.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.17, 948.68 and 438.69 is: 605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.17 : 948.68 = 438.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.17/948.68 = 438.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.17x = 948.68 × 438.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.17x = 416,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,174.24/687.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.64

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