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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.41, 948.59 and 435.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.41, 948.59 and 435.05 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.41 : 948.59 = 435.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.41/948.59 = 435.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.41x = 948.59 × 435.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.41x = 412,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,684.08/687.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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