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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.11, 949.55 and 425.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.11, 949.55 and 425.67 is: 587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.11 : 949.55 = 425.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.11/949.55 = 425.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.11x = 949.55 × 425.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.11x = 404,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,194.95/688.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.40

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