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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.14, 1,030.59 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.14, 1,030.59 and 443.52 is: 664.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.14 : 1,030.59 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.14/1,030.59 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.14x = 1,030.59 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.14x = 457,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,087.28/688.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.24

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