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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.86, 950.07 and 439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.86, 950.07 and 439.10 is: 606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.86 : 950.07 = 439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.86/950.07 = 439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.86x = 950.07 × 439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.86x = 417,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,175.74/687.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.48

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