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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.93, 950.03 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.93, 950.03 and 439.36 is: 606.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.93 : 950.03 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.93/950.03 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.93x = 950.03 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.93x = 417,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,402.26/687.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.75

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