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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.73, 949.14 and 407.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.73, 949.14 and 407.95 is: 563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.73 : 949.14 = 407.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.73/949.14 = 407.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.73x = 949.14 × 407.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.73x = 387,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,201.66/687.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.01

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