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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.21, 948.33 and 438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.21, 948.33 and 438.63 is: 605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.21 : 948.33 = 438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.21/948.33 = 438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.21x = 948.33 × 438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.21x = 415,965.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,965.99/687.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.30

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