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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.21, 948.37 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.21, 948.37 and 407.44 is: 562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.21 : 948.37 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.21/948.37 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.21x = 948.37 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.21x = 386,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,403.87/687.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.28

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