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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.14, 949.72 and 422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.14, 949.72 and 422.60 is: 583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.14 : 949.72 = 422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.14/949.72 = 422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.14x = 949.72 × 422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.14x = 401,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,351.67/688.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.24

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