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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688, 949.60 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688, 949.60 and 426.16 is: 588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688 : 949.60 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688/949.60 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688x = 949.60 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688x = 404,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,681.54/688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.20

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