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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.17, 948.07 and 438.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.17, 948.07 and 438.57 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.17 : 948.07 = 438.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.17/948.07 = 438.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.17x = 948.07 × 438.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.17x = 415,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,793.14/687.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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