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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.53, 948.83 and 422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.53, 948.83 and 422 is: 582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.53 : 948.83 = 422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.53/948.83 = 422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.53x = 948.83 × 422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.53x = 400,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,406.26/687.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.38

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