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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688, 949.16 and 422.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688, 949.16 and 422.46 is: 582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688 : 949.16 = 422.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688/949.16 = 422.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688x = 949.16 × 422.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688x = 400,982.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,982.13/688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.82

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