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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.71, 948.56 and 439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.71, 948.56 and 439.10 is: 605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.71 : 948.56 = 439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.71/948.56 = 439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.71x = 948.56 × 439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.71x = 416,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,505.76/687.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.65

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