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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.20, 948.06 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.20, 948.06 and 421.56 is: 581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.20 : 948.06 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.20/948.06 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.20x = 948.06 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.20x = 399,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,664.17/687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.58

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