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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 949.25 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 949.25 and 408.16 is: 563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 949.25 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/949.25 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 949.25 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 387,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,445.79/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.08

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