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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.96, 949.11 and 439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.96, 949.11 and 439.22 is: 605.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.96 : 949.11 = 439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.96/949.11 = 439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.96x = 949.11 × 439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.96x = 416,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,863.35/687.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.94

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