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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.36, 949.01 and 425.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.36, 949.01 and 425.53 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.36 : 949.01 = 425.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.36/949.01 = 425.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.36x = 949.01 × 425.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.36x = 403,831.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,831.28/687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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