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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.36, 948.66 and 438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.36, 948.66 and 438.78 is: 605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.36 : 948.66 = 438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.36/948.66 = 438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.36x = 948.66 × 438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.36x = 416,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,253.03/687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.58

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