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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.02, 1,031.70 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.02, 1,031.70 and 414.64 is: 621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.02 : 1,031.70 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.02/1,031.70 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.02x = 1,031.70 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.02x = 427,784.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,784.09/688.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.76

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