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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.93, 949.37 and 408.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.93, 949.37 and 408.21 is: 563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.93 : 949.37 = 408.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.93/949.37 = 408.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.93x = 949.37 × 408.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.93x = 387,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,540.29/687.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.34

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