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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.30, 948.48 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.30, 948.48 and 425.31 is: 586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.30 : 948.48 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.30/948.48 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.30x = 948.48 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.30x = 403,398.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,398.03/687.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.93

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