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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.03, 949.66 and 425.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.03, 949.66 and 425.89 is: 587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.03 : 949.66 = 425.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.03/949.66 = 425.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.03x = 949.66 × 425.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.03x = 404,448.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,448.57/688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.84

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