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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.63, 948.96 and 408.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.63, 948.96 and 408.03 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.63 : 948.96 = 408.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.63/948.96 = 408.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.63x = 948.96 × 408.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.63x = 387,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,204.15/687.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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