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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 949.09 and 439.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 949.09 and 439.71 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 949.09 = 439.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/949.09 = 439.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 949.09 × 439.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 417,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,324.36/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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