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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.59, 948.99 and 438.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.59, 948.99 and 438.65 is: 605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.59 : 948.99 = 438.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.59/948.99 = 438.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.59x = 948.99 × 438.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.59x = 416,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,274.46/687.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.41

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