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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.14, 949.44 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.14, 949.44 and 408.24 is: 563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.14 : 949.44 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.14/949.44 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.14x = 949.44 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.14x = 387,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,599.39/688.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.26

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