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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.84, 949.34 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.84, 949.34 and 439.44 is: 606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.84 : 949.34 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.84/949.34 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.84x = 949.34 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.84x = 417,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,177.97/687.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.50

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