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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.62, 948.78 and 422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.62, 948.78 and 422.03 is: 582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.62 : 948.78 = 422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.62/948.78 = 422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.62x = 948.78 × 422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.62x = 400,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,413.62/687.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.32

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