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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.12, 949.54 and 408.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.12, 949.54 and 408.37 is: 563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.12 : 949.54 = 408.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.12/949.54 = 408.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.12x = 949.54 × 408.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.12x = 387,758.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,758.41/688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.50

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