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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.93, 949.03 and 439.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.93, 949.03 and 439.13 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.93 : 949.03 = 439.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.93/949.03 = 439.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.93x = 949.03 × 439.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.93x = 416,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,741.70/687.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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