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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.76, 948.83 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.76, 948.83 and 439.02 is: 605.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.76 : 948.83 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.76/948.83 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.76x = 948.83 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.76x = 416,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,553.15/687.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.67

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