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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.38, 948.65 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.38, 948.65 and 425.48 is: 587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.38 : 948.65 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.38/948.65 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.38x = 948.65 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.38x = 403,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,624.73/687.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.20

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