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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.63, 949.14 and 425.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.63, 949.14 and 425.73 is: 587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.63 : 949.14 = 425.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.63/949.14 = 425.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.63x = 949.14 × 425.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.63x = 404,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,077.37/687.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.64

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