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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.50, 948.48 and 425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.50, 948.48 and 425.42 is: 586.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.50 : 948.48 = 425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.50/948.48 = 425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.50x = 948.48 × 425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.50x = 403,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,502.36/687.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.91

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