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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.30, 948.38 and 438.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.30, 948.38 and 438.51 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.30 : 948.38 = 438.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.30/948.38 = 438.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.30x = 948.38 × 438.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.30x = 415,874.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,874.11/687.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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