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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 1,032.60 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 1,032.60 and 444.72 is: 667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 1,032.60 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/1,032.60 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 1,032.60 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 459,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,217.87/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.39

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