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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.42, 948.56 and 438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.42, 948.56 and 438.64 is: 605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.42 : 948.56 = 438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.42/948.56 = 438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.42x = 948.56 × 438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.42x = 416,071.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,071.79/687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.27

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