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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.11, 949.65 and 422.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.11, 949.65 and 422.55 is: 583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.11 : 949.65 = 422.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.11/949.65 = 422.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.11x = 949.65 × 422.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.11x = 401,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,274.61/688.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.15

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