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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 949.53 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 949.53 and 439.16 is: 606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 949.53 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/949.53 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 949.53 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 416,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,995.59/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.06

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