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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.65, 948.87 and 407.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.65, 948.87 and 407.90 is: 562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.65 : 948.87 = 407.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.65/948.87 = 407.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.65x = 948.87 × 407.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.65x = 387,044.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,044.07/687.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.85

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