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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.06, 949.58 and 426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.06, 949.58 and 426.23 is: 588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.06 : 949.58 = 426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.06/949.58 = 426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.06x = 949.58 × 426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.06x = 404,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,739.48/688.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.23

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